Richard the Lionhearted and Saladin in the Third Crusade
Reston, James
2002
Chronicles the lives of King Richard I of England and Sultan Saladin of Egypt and Syria, the twelfth-century rulers who fought each other in the final battle of the Third Crusade; includes discussion of the jihad against the Kingdom of Jerusalem, as well as Richard's homosexuality.
a medieval queen, the first Crusades, and the quest for peace in Jerusalem
Newman, Sharan
2014
Explores the first crusades in Jerusalem, focusing on the influences of Melisende, the eldest daughter of the third Crusader king of Jerusalem, and her sisters, discussing her influence which reached as far as France and England.
Sir Walter Scott's 1825 novel which dramatizes Scottish knight Simon Lockhart's acquisition, during the Crusades, of the medical talisman later known as the "Lee-penny.".
Describes King Richard I's active involvement in the Crusades as a warrior and a military leader, also providing background information on Richard's life and the Christian quest for the Holy Land.
Princess Melisende of Outremer, the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem, is forced to marry Count Fulk of France who will become king in her place after her father's death. A strong woman, Melisende does not submit to Fulk for long. Assisted by her life-long companions Lady Richildis and Sir Bertrand Melisende rules the exotic land of Outremer.
Examines the history of the Crusades, launched by Christians in an attempt to wrest control of Jerusalem from the Muslims, and discusses the role of Muslim military leader Saladin in reclaiming the city.
Chronicles the major battles of the First Crusade, describing the motivations and tactics of the Christian soldiers and such topics as attacks on Jews. Features many medieval paintings and manuscript illustrations.
Long after the Great Crusade, Duncan, son of Murdo, leaves his home in search of the Black Rood and finds that the Knights Templar, the guards at the gates to the Holy Land, hold the keys to not only Duncan's destiny, but that of all of the West.
Presents a detailed account of the First Crusade beginning in 1095 under Pope Urban II and chronicles the trail of brutality and slaughter of thousands of Muslims and Jews in the name of Christianity culminating in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099 A.D.
