Saladin and Richard The Lionheart.
Why is Saladin and Richard the Lionheart Still remembered after thousands of years?
Saladin and Richard the Lionheart have fought in many ferocious and important battles. Winning those battles needed quick thinking and cunning battle strategies. Both leaders were well respected by their men, the trust they had in them led to many great victories. But why are they still remembered? Many have asked the same question, but it's down to one clear factor. When every Muslim leader was reluctant to reconquer Jerusalem Saladin was the only person who stepped up. Richard’s Discipline and his cunning tactics is why he is still remembered till this day. Both leaders had an enormous and important effect on the present time.
Richard The Lionheart was born on September 8, 1157 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford. He gained his infamous nickname “Richard the Lionheart” through his experience of leading rebels in Poitou in the 1170s against his father, Henry II. During the third crusades he won in the battles of Cyprus, Acre and Arsuf against Saladin. Richard the lion heart was famous for his fighting ability and fought in many key battles during the Crusades.The battle of Arsuf for example is where he displayed his brilliant war tactics and the brutal force of his army. After executing the Saracens of Acre the crusader army led by Richard travel south to capture the logistically vital port of Jaffa. By capturing Jaffa it would give the Crusaders an intended
Horrific violence, terrifying threats and public terrors strike fear into the hearts of thousands who oppose the Assyrian Empire. “An Assyrian Emperor’s Resume: Ferocious Conquests a Specialty” remains a paragon of these unspeakable tragedies transpiring around 875 B.C. Written by Ashur-Nasir-Pal II (or one of his subjects), this anecdote highlights his conquests as he claims ancient cities’ wealth, while brutally murdering foreign people and destroying their lands. Geographically, the story takes place in the Middle East, specifically North Mesopotamia. According to the author, he conquers places like Hudun, Zamua, Zamru, Iritu and Ammaru. The historical value behind this piece portrays prominent aspects of their society and depicts how Assyrians reigned, while hinting at the empire’s values; therefore, this historical account provides evidence, which exhibits the attributes of the Near East during Ashur-Nasir-Pal II’s reign.
Imagine a slimy swamp like place where only the most horrid monsters with the most disgusting features live, this is the fen. Now imagine A wonderful bright beautiful hall that’s almost castle like, these are the two elements of the story Beowulf a New Telling.
Throughout the course of different eras in our history many great, powerful, and memorable conquerors have left their heritage. The years that spanned from 500-1500 known as the Middle Ages, or the medieval period, were the Age of Discovery. Were it took a shift from old-fashioned to modern. In the course of such years, forces such as the Church and state rose and fell. Societies slowly emerged, having strong rulers as allies. It is true, though, that all of these “rulers” were peculiarly different. Still, the reign of William the Conqueror and Charlemagne left a memory of fierce, strong, and victorious monarchs. The ruling of both of these leaders were very different in the role of faith and development in learning and knowledge. Yet their success can also be seen in their leading abilities and great military accomplishments when trying to protect their territories, expand their land and establish
While Richard left England to oversee the progress of his foreign war, Henry and the other nobles began plans to take Richard's kingdom. This was a crucial mistake on Richard's part. By not taking care of issues on the domestic front, Richard's followers and soldiers grew increasingly weary of his ability to lead and be an effective king, eventually siding with Henry. Henry proceeded to capture Bristol Castle, a stronghold of Richard's and began his plans on being ordained future king.
Richard I reigned over England during the Middle Ages from 1189 to 1199 with great bravery and immense courage. Richard was born as the third legitimate son of King Henry II of England and never assumed that he would ever ascend to become the king. After leading his country in the Third Crusade, he gained the nicknames “the lionhearted” and “the absent king.” Through many heroic deeds while away at war, he deserved the nickname of “The Lionhearted” the most.
The story of Beowulf is one of a great hero. Beowulf is a very generous person who is always willing to help out when people are in need. Over the course of the story, Beowulf ends up in three major battles: the battle with Grendel, with Grendel’s mother, and with the dragon. All of these battles were different in their style and the way Beowulf approached them was different. Beowulf also had different reasons to participate in each of the battles.
In Yvain: The Knight Of The Lion, Chretien de Troyes shows how magic plays an important element in Yvain journey. Magic plays an important element in Yvain’s journey since it has positive and negative effects on his morals. According to Chretien de Troyes the magical items are similes, Yvain experiences numerous supernatural obstacles. Particular obstacle causes him trouble in countless various ways. Magic can’t truly be described, but can be shown. In the poem Chretien de Troyes shows how important the stone is
7. The third crusade did not achieve very much, but was led by emperor Frederick Barbarossa of Germany, King Phillip II of France, and Richard the Lionheart of England. Along the way Barabossa died, Phillip returned to England, and Richard the Lionheart never captured Jerusalem. In the end Richard the Lionheart made a truce between Saladin, Saladin kept Jerusalem and granted Christians the right to visit the city and their
Richard the Lionhearted was not do much of anything for the people of England or for England in general. When he became king of England he devoted his life to the Third Crusade which was started because Saladin, the leader of the Muslim armies, captured and took over Jerusalem. He did not care about the future of England, and used all the money he could to buy things for the Crusade. He was also competing with French, German, and English powers for the title of getting Jerusalem back. People think that Richard the Lionhearted plotted Conrad’s, the German who was trying to get Jerusalem,
Another of Cuthbert’s noble virtues is courage. Even in the face of grave danger, his bravery wins over his fear, as is evident in so many places throughout The Boy Knight. Perhaps Cuthbert’s most valorous act in the book is saving King Richard’s life in a great battle with Saladin. Despite imminent danger, Cuthbert slashes his way through the battle to the place where the king is being defeated by Muslim hordes,
Richard was the third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and he was given the duchy of Aquitaine, his mother’s inheritance, at the age of 11 and was enthroned as duke at Poitiers in 1172. Richard possessed precocious political and military ability, he won fame for his knightly prowess, and quickly learned how to control the
He was born in Bordeaux France on January 6, 1367. He was the son of Edward the Black Prince and the grandson of King Edward III. Richard succeeded to his grandfather's throne on June 22, 1377, at the young age of ten. Due to his young age the government continued to be run by nobles of the kingdom, in the same fashion it had been in the last years of his grandfather's reign. These nobles were dominated by his Uncle John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.
This Investigation attempts to examine the effectiveness of Saladin as a leader. This question is important because Saladin was the only leader to effectively defeat the Christians and capture Jerusalem during the time of the crusades. The topics that will be addressed are the Battle of Hattin in 1187 and the Ayyubid Dynasty. During the battle of Hattin, Saladin captured the king of Jerusalem and killed him after defeating the crusader army. This investigation will focus on the time period of 1137 to 1193 and the places investigated will include Egypt, Syria and North Africa. This will be accomplished through a thorough examination of Saladin’s leadership, battle tactics, and people skills.
“The Seafarer”, an elegy from the Exeter Book Elegies, discusses the idea that the Anglo-Saxon way of life is fleeting, and the only way to overcome this is living a life free of sin. The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf continuously digresses into stories whose purpose is to teach the main character how to behave in order to become a heroic figure. In the excerpt from first work mentioned, the speaker believes that soon the “pomp” and “lordly fame” associated with the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxon world will be a thing of the past (82, 85). Conversely, in the Beowulf excerpt, which tells the story of the bad King Heremod, the attitude of the speaker is that warrior culture is a central part of life. The speaker of “The Seafarer” excerpt explains the benefits of being a man who is “humble” and “strong minded” (108, 109). On a similar note, the speaker of the Beowulf excerpt condemns those who are selfish “he gives no golden rings” and “angry” (1749). Both the poem and the epic discuss the ideal way that a man should conduct himself. The importance of these lessons in “The Seafarer” is to live an everlasting life in heaven while in Beowulf the reason is to gain glory on earth and be remembered.
During the Early Middle Ages, a common practice of feudalism began. Knights formed a relationship with a local king in order to receive protection, fief, and justice. In return, knights had the duty to stay true and serve their lord unconditionally, whether on the battlefield, in a council, or wherever the king goes. Likewise, the knights under a lord were called to fight alongside one another unto death. If death grasped ahold of one of their fellow companions, the vassals were called to avenge their comrade’s bloodshed (Stowell). Portrayed as a brave, noble knight, Roland exhibits the ideal characteristics that a king in the Middle Ages would have desired to have under his service. However, Roland suffers from a key internal flaw: pride. A flaw that ultimately brings death and destruction upon thousands of French troops. Yet, Roland is still pictured as a hero by the end of the Song of Roland. Why does he receive so much praise? Because Roland realizes his prideful judgment and responds in a heroic way. Even with his pride, Roland still represents a heroic vassal because of his utmost determination in the face of death, his display of honor to the fallen vassals, and his faithfulness to his heavenly Lord in the end.