The Third Crusade: Sources and Studies
The Third Crusade is one of the most well-known events of the Middle Ages. This course explains the primary sources and studies by historians.
The Crusader States in the Second Half of the 12th Century
The Third Crusade: Sources
The Third Crusade: Studies
The Third Crusade: Richard I, Saladin and Medieavalism
Think of this course as a librarian going through with you the books and articles you will need to begin your research on the Third Crusade. Each of the video lectures describes these sources and how you can access them.
Gives a background on the rise of Saladin and the establishment of the Ayyubid state
Goes through the many primary sources detailing the Battle of Hattin and the events of the Third Crusade
How Saladin, Richard I and other major players have been depicted in mass media