{"product_id":"saladin-the-sultan-who-vanquished-the-crusaders-and-built-an-islamic-empire-paperback","title":"Saladin: The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Man\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in \"a rollicking good story\" (Justin Marozzi).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and brilliant leader, he also possessed qualities that won admiration from his Christian foes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But Saladin is far more than a historical hero. Builder, literary patron, and theologian, he is a man for all times, and a symbol of hope for an Arab world once again divided. Centuries after his death, in cities from Damascus to Cairo and beyond, to the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf, Saladin continues to be an immensely potent symbol of religious and military resistance to the West. He is central to Arab memories, sensibilities, and the ideal of a unified Islamic state. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John Man charts Saladin's rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, and his battles to retake Jerusalem and expel Christian influence from Arab lands. \u003ci\u003eSaladin\u003c\/i\u003e explores the life and enduring legacy of this champion of Islam while examining his significance for the world today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Man\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Asia. His many acclaimed books include bestselling biographies of Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun, as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Great Wall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Terracotta Army\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978820157741,"sku":"9780306825422","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Vk1tbjExQi9kRFQ2M0JJVFE3bHpKQT09.webp?v=1775810484","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/saladin-the-sultan-who-vanquished-the-crusaders-and-built-an-islamic-empire-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}