1. Causes of Third Crusade
Assess the reasons why Saladin was able to conquer Jerusalem in 1187.

2. Muslim Leaders and Jihad
Zengi – Edessa
Began process
Co-religionists

3. Muslim Leaders Nureddin – continues work of Z Captured Damascus – 1154
Captures Egypt – 1169
Strong power base
Would have fought Saladin in Egypt
Free trade agreement with Amalric

4. Muslim Leaders Saladin – continues work of N and Z
Rose to power in Egypt
Unites Muslims – not Assassins
Montgisard
Jacob’s Ford
Aleppo 1183, Mosul 1185 !
Diplomat and soldier
Tactics at Hattin

5. Problems in Outremer

6. Lack of support from the West
England and France at war (Henry II v Louis VII)
Henry sent money – 2000 silver marks – but men were needed
Philip II – new King of France – needs to gain respect at home first

7. Internal weakness in Crusader States
Amalric and marriage and then stirs up trouble in Egypt
Baldwin IV – leper – factions at court
Sibylla m Longsword – good but he dies – but she was pregnant
Sibylla m Guy – bad
Baldwin V died only 9 – big issue over succession due to Guy – weakens court at Jerusalem just at time of Saladin's rise to power

8. Reynald de Chatillon Constant thorn in Saladin’s side
Attacked a caravan
Pools of Goliath – felt Guy was a coward
Hattin – he forces (with Templars) Guy to attack - bad