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Jonathan Phillips details the astronomic rise of Saladin \u2013 who went head to head with crusading forces and was able to reclaim the holy city of Jerusalem <\/p>

By Emily Briffett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 06:47 AM<\/p>

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The name of medieval leader and military commander Saladin has gone down in history for unifying the Muslim Near East, capturing the holy city of Jerusalem and an iconic rivalry with Richard the Lionheart. But, is this extraordinary reputation just the product of his savvy PR team? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Jonathan Phillips charts the extraordinary rise of the Muslim leader, who usurped his patron before reaching dizzying heights \u2013 and questions how his legacy has changed across the centuries.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Phillips is the author of The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin<\/em> (Bodley Head, 2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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