Crusades. the rise of Saladin / Jihad :

"This program crisscrosses Syria and Jordan to discover how the Arab world launched a counter-crusade to win back Jerusalem from the Christians. Through the writings of the Turkish leader Saladin, it traces the political intrigues behind Saladin's ascension to power, and the ultimate victo...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	BBC Education & Training, British Broadcasting Corporation, Arts and Entertainment Network, Films for the Humanities (Firm), BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc
Other Authors:	Ereira, Alan, Wallace, David, 1937-, Jones, Terry
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences : [2002]
Subjects:	Crusades. Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages. Jihad. Saladin, > Sultan of Egypt and Syria, > 1137-1193. Documentary television programs. Television mini-series.

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Summary:	"This program crisscrosses Syria and Jordan to discover how the Arab world launched a counter-crusade to win back Jerusalem from the Christians. Through the writings of the Turkish leader Saladin, it traces the political intrigues behind Saladin's ascension to power, and the ultimate victory of the Turks. Arab studies provide interesting background on the battles"--Container. The 3rd program in the series.
Item Description:	Originally produced in 1995. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Photography, David South, John Else ; editor, John Dinwoodie ; music composed by Jose Nieto.