| Description |
1 online resource (53 min.) |
| Series |
World history in video |
| Summary |
Drama-documentary about Richard the Lionheart. Was he the heroic warrior of Robin Hood? Or was he just a greedy thug who wanted to loot the Holy Land? Revisionist history suggests that Richard was neither- an extremist Christian, he struggled to lead a fractious international coalition against an impenetrable Muslim stronghold. Saladin used scorched earth tactics which spread dissension through the Crusaders' ranks. Gradually, Richard's coalition fell apart and he returned a failure |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 13, 2015) |
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Previously released as DVD |
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In English |
| Subject |
Richard, King of England I, 1157-1199
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Green, Nick.
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British Broadcasting Corporation
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