1157-1199

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.

"Conflict between England and France was a fact of life for centuries, but few realize that its origins date from the time of the Vikings, when a Norse chieftain named Rollo established himself and his progeny in Normandy. In this compelling and entertaining history, Mary McAuliffe takes the reader back to those dark and turbulent times when Rollo's descendants, the dukes of Normandy, asserted their dominance over the weak French monarchy--a dominance that became especially threatening after Duke William conquered England in 1066, giving him a royal crown"--Provided by publisher.

The remarkable story of the relationship between the Muslim leader Saladin and the Christian Crusader Richard the Lionheart. Battling in the name of different religions, and filled with blinding cultural ignorance, both shared a faith in one god.

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.".

Re-creations and commentary on the 2 centuries of the Crusades, a conflict between the European knights and the Saracen hordes in the Holy Land. In-depth look at the confrontation between Richard the Lionheart and Emperor Saladin in 1190. (55 min.).

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.

Presents a brief biography of Richard I, who ruled Englandfrom 1189 to 1199, and provides information on his family, the time he spent fighting in the Third Crusade, and how he came to be known as "Richard the Lionheart." Includes timeline.

Relates how King Richard I of England and his troops nearly wrested Jerusalem from Muslim leader Saladin and the Saracens during the Third Crusade in 1191 A.D.