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The Land Beyond the Sea

by Sharon Kay Penman

First published 2020

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Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1172–1187. Baldwin IV inherits the crusader kingdom while suffering from leprosy, forcing court factions to plan for a succession he may not live to control. Balian of Ibelin, Raymond of Tripoli, Agnes of Courtenay and others compete over alliances, marriages and the choice of a future ruler as Saladin consolidates power around them.

The struggle eventually centres on Baldwin’s sister Sibylla and her husband Guy of Lusignan. Internal divisions, Raynald of Châtillon’s attacks and disputed military decisions weaken the kingdom, culminating in the destruction of the crusader army at Hattin and the loss of Jerusalem.

Historical Periods

Battle of Hattin1187 CE Kingdom of Jerusalem before Hattin1174–1187

Historical people

Saladin1138–1193 Guy of Lusignan1150–1194 Baldwin IV of Jerusalemborn 1161 Raynald of Châtillon1120–1187 Balian of Ibelinc. 1143–1193 Sibylla of Jerusalem1160–1190

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