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Jerusalem History Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244 Jerusalem Kings and rulers Biography Jerusalem Politics and government 12th century Middle East Politics and government 12th century Nobility Jerusalem Biography of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England Eleanor 1122?-1204 Queen of Jerusalem Melisende -1161 Queens Jerusalem Biography Queens Middle East Biography Women Jerusalem BiographyFilter By Authors
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Summary: "In 1187 Jerusalem, the holy city held by Christians for four generations and the prize of the First Crusade, fell to Saladin after a short siege. The Christians within were outnumbered ten to one, and yet the city held out long enough for favourable terms to be negotiated. The population was spared. The city was defended by a woman: Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem. The Holy City had been lost,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2022