The Third Crusade was recognized as one of the most belligerent, unsettled disputes in the books of history. This religious movement transpired in the Middle East, when the Muslims reclaimed the Holy Land, compelling the Christians to fight back. Not many good things happened in this movement, since many people had died from fighting each other. King Richard I was known as the chief leader of the Christians, while Saladin was perceived as the sultan of the Muslim people. These men were known as some of the best Medieval leaders of their time, instigating both of their names to be mentioned repeatedly in the history of the Crusades for centuries to come. King Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was born on September 8, 1157 in
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The most important one of all would have been the Port of Acre. The Port of Acre provides supplies to the Muslims, acts as a dock for ships, and is near the city of Jerusalem. Richard was known to think through his problems and did not want to rush into any unnecessary complications. The Battle of Acre took twenty-three months of non-stop bloodshed, until the Muslims were finally besieged. Saladin wanted the remaining refugees alive for a ransom, but Richard did not know that, due to a collapse in the payment procedure. Following this event, King Philip left to France after the Battle of Acre because of fatigue and malady. “Richard was determined to get to Jerusalem and he was prepared to take on Saladin. The march south to Jerusalem was very difficult” (Two Names That Tend to Dominate the Crusades, Page 1). Richard the Lionheart’s poise and composure was being challenged when his men were tormented by furry spiders, as they were trying to sleep. Richard and his army had finally reached Jerusalem on the June of 1192, but had severe casualties. King Richard got sick and he asked for Saladin to come help him by bringing clean water and ripe fruits. Surprisingly, Saladin tended to Richard’s needs and attempted to cure his sickness. Saladin also presented him with a new horse, since Richard’s had recently died. Although Saladin and Richard may have been rivals, …show more content…
Even through their hard times, they went out to help the people who did not have the same support as others. Aside from the caring perspective, both of them were great in war. King Richard I forged alliances and tried sweeping Jerusalem into his hands, but Saladin knew how counteract someone with Richard’s expertise. Although Richard could not successfully claim Jerusalem, he kept his composure to keep moving on in his life. He did not let his losses consume him and that is another one of his diverse qualities. Richard was known to be a hearty, energetic, wise, courageous, and very powerful man that always put himself second to someone else. Saladin was discerned as a high-spirited, tactical, and very religious man. In the end, both of these men have accomplished many significant feats for both their country and people, and have earned their names to be repeated in the books of
The most important one of all would have been the Port of Acre. The Port of Acre provides supplies to the Muslims, acts as a dock for ships, and is near the city of Jerusalem. Richard was known to think through his problems and did not want to rush into any unnecessary complications. The Battle of Acre took twenty-three months of non-stop bloodshed, until the Muslims were finally besieged. Saladin wanted the remaining refugees alive for a ransom, but Richard did not know that, due to a collapse in the payment procedure. Following this event, King Philip left to France after the Battle of Acre because of fatigue and malady. “Richard was determined to get to Jerusalem and he was prepared to take on Saladin. The march south to Jerusalem was very difficult” (Two Names That Tend to Dominate the Crusades, Page 1). Richard the Lionheart’s poise and composure was being challenged when his men were tormented by furry spiders, as they were trying to sleep. Richard and his army had finally reached Jerusalem on the June of 1192, but had severe casualties. King Richard got sick and he asked for Saladin to come help him by bringing clean water and ripe fruits. Surprisingly, Saladin tended to Richard’s needs and attempted to cure his sickness. Saladin also presented him with a new horse, since Richard’s had recently died. Although Saladin and Richard may have been rivals, …show more content…
Even through their hard times, they went out to help the people who did not have the same support as others. Aside from the caring perspective, both of them were great in war. King Richard I forged alliances and tried sweeping Jerusalem into his hands, but Saladin knew how counteract someone with Richard’s expertise. Although Richard could not successfully claim Jerusalem, he kept his composure to keep moving on in his life. He did not let his losses consume him and that is another one of his diverse qualities. Richard was known to be a hearty, energetic, wise, courageous, and very powerful man that always put himself second to someone else. Saladin was discerned as a high-spirited, tactical, and very religious man. In the end, both of these men have accomplished many significant feats for both their country and people, and have earned their names to be repeated in the books of