The Capture of Jerusalem by Saladin - Reaction paper

The Capture of Jerusalem by Saladin Name: Institution: Date: THE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM BY SALADIN This is a medial source book that records on the war incidents and city capturing that Saladin, the Syrian king conducted. Particularly, Saladin’s process of capturing Jerusalem is deeply elaborated, as he ensures that Christianity fades immediately by enforcing an Islamic religion in the Holy City (Lyons & Jackson, 1984). This is a story that takes the reader back in the middle age period where oppression was rampant through unending wars. Moreover, it shows the determination of King Saladin to oppress and frustrate the people of Jerusalem. Find herein the vitality of this text to Western Civilization as well as its application to class discussions. In several occasions the king of Syria’s attempt to capture some cities failed, yet he would not give up. He was passionately drawn to ruin the others for his selfish interest of power and materials things. Regardless of the weakening and deaths of most of Jerusalem army, he would make sure to fulfill his ill mission. The new tactics of attack were put to practice that brought down Jerusalem, forcing them to submit to Saladin’s selfish demands of compulsory payment of some amount of money by each family. This meant that whoever did not reach the King’s demands would be put to death. This story he...