episode two

Jerusalem, The Making of a Holy City 2/3: Invasion, Invasion, Invasion [BBC HD] HD 720p

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In episode two, Simon discovers the impact on the holy city of a new faith - Islam. He explores Muhammad's relationship with Jerusalem, the construction of one of Islam's holiest shrines - the Dome of the Rock - and the crusaders' attempts to win it back for Christianity. He also brings to life lesser-known characters, whose impact still resonate - Al Hakim's destructive delusions of grandeur and Queen Melisende's embellishment of crusader Jerusalem, as well as the notorious stand-off between Saladin and Richard the Lionheart. The episode ends in the 13th century with King Frederick II, whose groundbreaking power-sharing deal prefigures the tortuous peace negotiations of our own times. Then, as now, peace did not last.  SHOW LESS

episode two

Jerusalem, The Making of a Holy City 2/3: Invasion, Invasion, Invasion [BBC HD] HD 720p

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