"Saladin: Sultan of Egypt and Syria" by Richard Worth explores the life and legacy of one of the most renowned figures of the medieval Islamic world. The book chronicles the rise of Saladin, from his humble beginnings to his role as a formidable military leader and statesman. Renowned for his chivalry and tactical brilliance, Saladin is best known for his opposition to the Crusaders and his recapture of Jerusalem in 1187. Worth delves into Saladin's political strategies, religious convictions, and the vibrant cultural landscape of the time, painting a vivid portrait of a leader dedicated to unifying the Islamic territories and defending his faith. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Rulers Of the Middle Ages .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Enslow Publishing .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .