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The Leper King and his Heirs : Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem
The Leper King and his Heirs Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem
Author: Bernard Hamilton
The reign of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem (1174-85) has traditionally been seen as a period of decline when, because of the king's illness, power came to be held by those who made the wrong policy decisions. Notably, they ignored the advice of Raymond of Tripoli and attacked Saladin. This book challenges that view, arguing that peace with Saladi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780521641876
ISBN-10: 052164187X
Publication Date: 5/22/2000
Pages: 314
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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A researcher at the top of his field, Bernard Hamilton explores with a clarity and intellect sometimes scarce in historical treatises like this one the various and oftentimes confusing world of late 12th century Jerusalem and the politics of the court of Baldwin IV. A must read for anyone interested in the Third Crusade.
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