Hattin

In the heat of July 4, 1187, the Battle of Hattin marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Crusades. John France recounts the dramatic events leading to the defeat of the Latin Kingdom's Crusader army at the hands of the formidable Muslim leader, Saladin. His detailed portrayal of the strategies, the climate of the battlefield, and the struggles faced by both sides provides a thorough examination of this historical turning point.

France delves deep into the politics, the motivations of the key figures, and the broader implications of this clash. The narrative unfolds not just as a tale of warfare, but as a complex intersection of faith, power, and destiny that reshaped the course of the Crusades and the relationships between cultures for centuries to come.