750-1258

A biography of the sultan Saladin who formed the Islamic Empire and fought off the Crusaders in the twelfth century.

Translation of an Arabic text that tells the story of the Crusades as they were seen, lived, and recorded by the Arabs, examining how the Muslims overcame their rivalries and united to win a holy war.

A color-illustrated overview of Muslim warfare during the Crusades that covers such aspects as military training, weapons and armor, sieges, spies, and medical services and provides background on the early spread of Islam.

A social history of the Islamic world from the eighth through the mid-thirteenth century, with a focus on life in the upper echelons of society.

Chronicles the events that led the Germanic king Karl to become Charlemagne, the first emperor of Rome in over 400 years, how he became the most powerful man in the world, defender of the church, and broke down barriers between the peoples of Europe.