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The Strategy of Saladin 2: Ruler of Egypt & Syria (1169-1186)
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16:59Now PlayingHow did Saladin rise from obscurity to conquer the Crusaders and establish his own dynasty? In this video (Part 2 of 5), we examine the consolidation of Saladin's rule over first Egypt, then Syria, noting how the highly-personalized nature of feudal politics played a key role in his success.
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