Richard the Lionheart
This is a sculptor of Richard on his horse off to fight
This if from the journey of Richard by an English churchman.
King Richard, alone berserk, came on the Muslim. No man could escape his sword. He made a clear path as if mowing hay with a scythe.
... Richard waited three weeks for Saladin to release the Christian prisoners and return to the holy cross. But Saladin only sent gifts and messages and did not keep his promise. A council of the crusaders leader agreed to behead the Muslim prisoners. King Richard ordered that 2,700 prisoners be led out of the city and be executed.
Richard I was king of England 1189-1199 although his favorite land was in France. He spoke little English and spent little time in England. But he is regarded as a great English hero. This statue is outside the houses of Parliament. Richard twice led his army towards Jerusalem in 1192 but decided not to attack. He knew that his army was not strong enough to hold the city for lon. Finally he agreed a truce with Saladin and sailed home.
This king of England was courageous, energetic and daring in combat. When he arrived at Acre the Franks let out cries of joy. The Muslims were filled with fear.
... The English king brock his word with the Muslim prisoners who had surrendered the city in return for their lives. If Saladin paid their ransom they were to be freed. If he didn't they were to become slaves. When he saw that Saladin delayed payment he secretly Charged his mind. Even after h received the money he ordered the cold blooded slaughter of more than 3,000 men.
King Richard, alone berserk, came on the Muslim. No man could escape his sword. He made a clear path as if mowing hay with a scythe.
... Richard waited three weeks for Saladin to release the Christian prisoners and return to the holy cross. But Saladin only sent gifts and messages and did not keep his promise. A council of the crusaders leader agreed to behead the Muslim prisoners. King Richard ordered that 2,700 prisoners be led out of the city and be executed.
Richard I was king of England 1189-1199 although his favorite land was in France. He spoke little English and spent little time in England. But he is regarded as a great English hero. This statue is outside the houses of Parliament. Richard twice led his army towards Jerusalem in 1192 but decided not to attack. He knew that his army was not strong enough to hold the city for lon. Finally he agreed a truce with Saladin and sailed home.
This king of England was courageous, energetic and daring in combat. When he arrived at Acre the Franks let out cries of joy. The Muslims were filled with fear.
... The English king brock his word with the Muslim prisoners who had surrendered the city in return for their lives. If Saladin paid their ransom they were to be freed. If he didn't they were to become slaves. When he saw that Saladin delayed payment he secretly Charged his mind. Even after h received the money he ordered the cold blooded slaughter of more than 3,000 men.