The Crusades
Victory and Defeat
S1 E3:
The outcome of the Crusades wasn't decided on the hallowed ground of Jerusalem, but in Egypt. The final episode of this fascinating history documentary for BBC Select, looks at the conclusion of these epic holy wars. As trade blossomed between Christians and Muslims, a saintly French king and the most remarkable Muslim leader of the Middle Ages battled in the East. But who would be victorious?