In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings the Muslim hero and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi, author of The Way of Herodotus).

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.

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.

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. Saladin explores the life and enduring legacy of this champion of Islam while examining his significance for the world today.

"A tale about the life of a man and the passions that drove him." -- Roanoke Times

"A worthy biography of an important Muslim hero." -- Foreword Reviews

"Superb and eminently readable." -- Chicago Tribune's Printers Row

"This book will appeal to anyone interested in the Crusades or medieval history." -- Library Journal

• We started tracking this book on March 29, 2016.
• This book was $17.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 70 times in the past 3,668 days.
• The current price of this book is $11.99 last checked 10 hours ago.
• This lowest price this book has been offered at in the past year is $2.99.
• The lowest price to date was $2.99 last reached on April 10, 2026.
• This book has been $2.99 27 times since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $17.99 last reached on March 31, 2016.
• This book has been $17.99 2 times since we started tracking it.

• Biographies & MemoirsHistoricalUnited States
• Biographies & MemoirsHistoricalMiddle East
• Biographies & MemoirsHistoricalUnited States(Current)
• Religion & SpiritualityIslam
• Religion & SpiritualityIslamIslam

• Publication Date: April 5, 2016
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 304 Pages
• File Size: 271 KB