{"product_id":"hattin-1187-charles-c-philips-9798273531628","title":"Hattin 1187: Saladin's Triumph and the Fall of Jerusalem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHATTIN 1187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSALADIN'S TRIUMPH AND THE FALL OF JERUSALEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the blazing heat of the Holy Land in the summer of 1187, when two great faiths and empires collided for control of Jerusalem. \u003ci\u003eHattin 1187: Saladin's Triumph and the Fall of Jerusalem\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the legendary battle that shattered Crusader power in the East and restored the Holy City to Muslim rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough clear and compelling narration, this book brings to life the epic confrontation between the Crusader King Guy of Lusignan and the brilliant Muslim commander Saladin. Follow the doomed march of the Crusader army across the arid plains of Galilee, their thirst and exhaustion leading them straight into a trap near the Horns of Hattin. Witness the fiery crescents of Saladin's forces closing in as the Frankish knights-once feared across the world-fell under the desert sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the battlefield, \u003ci\u003eHattin 1187\u003c\/i\u003e explores the deeper story of faith, leadership, and destiny. It traces Saladin's unifying vision of the Islamic world, the internal rivalries that weakened the Crusader states, and the spiritual fervor that drove both sides to fight for what they believed was divinely ordained. The aftermath of Hattin would echo through the centuries, inspiring the Third Crusade and immortalizing Saladin as one of history's most admired leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed and grounded in historical accounts, this book offers readers a vivid journey through one of the Middle Ages' most dramatic turning points. Whether you're a student of military history, a lover of medieval tales, or a curious reader seeking to understand the clash of cultures that defined the Crusades, \u003ci\u003eHattin 1187\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a powerful and unforgettable account of conquest, courage, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles C. Philips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273531628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Charles C. Philips","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48487478427903,"sku":"9798273531628","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e2d4b41-963f-4fd2-8d1f-9a62e8f20226.jpg?v=1778060676","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hattin-1187-charles-c-philips-9798273531628","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}