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Jerusalem, 12th century — a dying king, a rising sultan, and a holy war that changed history. (battle of Montgisard, Marj Ayyun, Jacob’s Ford, Le Forbelet, Hattin, The Fall of Jerusalem ) This 1-hour and 26-minute cinematic documentary tells the true story of **King Baldwin IV**, the “Leper King” of Jerusalem, and his legendary struggle against **Saladin**, the unifier of the Islamic world. From the unexpected victory at Montgisard to the crushing defeat at Hattin and the fall of Jerusalem, this is a saga of courage, strategy, betrayal, and destiny. Witness the final golden age of the Crusader kingdom — and the man who held it together against impossible odds. 📌 Next documentary: **The Story of the Templar Knights – coming soon. Subscribe to follow.** 🕊️ this documentary is written based on these books: The Leper King and His Heirs – Bernard Hamilton The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land – Thomas Asbridge God’s War – Christopher Tyerman Saladin: The Life, The Legend and the Islamic Empire – John Man Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem – Stanley Lane-Poole Crusader Warfare – David Nicolle The Crusades Through Arab Eyes – Amin Maalouf #baldwiniv #saladin #crusades #historicaldocumentary #templarknights #jerusalem #Montgisard #Hattin #medievalhistory