Saladin & the 3rd Crusade | Middle Eastern History | Extra History Complete

The Third Crusade: a clash of kings, warriors, and empires. After the crushing defeat of the Crusader states at the Battle of Hattin, Saladin emerged as the dominant power in the Holy Land, capturing Jerusalem and shaking Christendom to its core. But victory brought its own challenges. Rival European kings, Richard the Lionheart, Philip II of France, and others marshaled their forces, and the stage was set for a legendary confrontation.

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CHAPTERS 00:00 - Saladin & the 3rd Crusade 01:09 - Chapter 1: Horns of Hattin 09:06 - Chapter 2: Siege of Jerusalem 18:15 - Chapter 3: The Third Crusade 27:34 - Chapter 4: Defending Jerusalem 37:08 - Chapter 5: A Crusade's End

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