Baldwin IV, King Of Jerusalem. Historical Personalities, #0

Baldwin IV of Jerusalem entered history as one of the most extraordinary kings of the Crusades. Known as the "Leper King, " he inherited the throne at a young age and ruled a kingdom constantly threatened by internal conflict and the growing power of Saladin. This book follows his remarkable journey from childhood, when the first signs of leprosy appeared, through his years as King of Jerusalem. Despite the progression of a devastating disease, Baldwin demonstrated exceptional courage, political skill, and military determination.
Readers will discover decisive events such as the Battle of Montgisard, his campaigns against Saladin, rivalries among the Crusader nobility, and the difficult struggle over the succession to the throne. The book also examines the political and religious world of the twelfth century, revealing the tensions between the Christian states of the Holy Land and the Muslim powers surrounding them. An accessible account of war, leadership, faith, illness, and political survival, this book reveals how a severely ill young king became one of the most unforgettable figures of medieval Jerusalem.