Year 8 History
Saladin
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This page has been created to support Year 8 HASS students with their inquiry task on Medieval Heroes and Villains.
Last updated: 05 May 2025
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Important
Make sure you understand what the crusades were for this topic. Use the following resources to help with this:
What where the Crusades?. (n.d.). BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmbmp9q#zwr2p9q
Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Crusades. Britannica School. https://school.eb.com.au/levels/high/article/Crusades/273868
Throop, S. (n.d.). Khan Academy. What were the crusades? https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/x4b0eb531:the-crusades/x4b0eb531:a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-crusades/a/what-were-the-crusades
Print Resources
Below is a small selection of print resources that include information about Saladin. You can locate these using the shelf Call No indicated.
You will also find more resources by searching the Library Catalogue using your keywords.
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Davenport, J. (2003). Saladin. Chelsea House Publishers.
Saladin was arguably the greatest Muslim leader in history. A great warrior and leader of his people, Saladin was also a spiritual man who displayed mercy to his mortal enemies. Learn more about the tumultuous life of a great leader and founder of an Egyptian dynasty.
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Macdonald, F. (2006). Saladin: the Muslim warrior who defended his people. New Burlington Books.
Saladin was born in the castle of Tikrit, in modern-day Iraq. He was named Yusuf, which means ‘trouble and suffering’. When he grew up, he would be given a new name by his people – Saladin, meaning ‘righteousness of the faith’. For Saladin would unite the Muslim peoples of the Middle East and vanquish the invaders from his land.
eBooks
eBook
Davenport, J. (2003). Saladin. Chelsea House Publishers.
This ebook is available from the Internet Archive website. You will need to create a free account to borrow and read the book.
This book features military leaders both good and evil who represent nations throughout the world and the most significant wars in history. Each entry includes information about childhood influences, education, career highlights, post-military life, and legacy as it relates to military history. Saladin is one of the leaders examined.
eBook
Geyer, F. (2006). Saladin: the Muslim warrior who defended his people. New Burlington Books.
This ebook is available from the Internet Archive website. You will need to create a free account to borrow and read the book.
eResources
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Websites
Search the Library catalogue for appropriate websites or use the websites listed here. If you search the Internet on your own, you will need to evaluate the websites using the CRAAP method.
Saladin. (2025). History Learning. http://historylearning.com/medieval-england/the-crusades/saladin/
Saladin. (2012). Totally History. http://totallyhistory.com/saladin/
Saladin: medieval Muslim war hero. (n.d.). Social Studies for Kids. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/saladin.htm
Antar, E. (1970). Saladin: story of a hero. AramcoWorld. http://archive.aramcoworld.com/issue/197003/saladin-story.of.a.hero.htm
Cartwright, M. (2018, August 30). Saladin. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Saladin/
Saladin (1137-93) was the Muslim Sultan of Egypt and Syria (r. 1174-1193) who shocked the western world by defeating an army of the Christian Crusader states at the Battle of Hattin and then capturing Jerusalem in 1187.
Gordon, J. (2022, March 23). Saladin: Muslim ruler who defeated the Crusaders. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/saladin
Saladin reclaimed Jerusalem from the Crusaders and fought with Richard the Lionheart to establish the Ayyubid Dynasty.
Videos
Against Atheism. (2010, December 28). Saladin and his effect on crusaders [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7eBW-LWcl4
Wilson, C. (Producer/Director). (2012). Clash of the Titans [Video]. ClickView.
References
Saladin [Image]. (n.d.). http://richardandsaladin.weebly.com/