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The history of the Crusades is dominated by analysis from the Christian side of the story, but thankfully we’re seeing the Muslim side of this conflict articulated more and more. That’s not to say that discussions from either perspective are without issues, and that’s something I was keen to explore this issue as we look at the life of Saladin. I’m delighted to have historian and Saladin biographer John Man writing our feature this issue to give us the story of this incredible leader. It was also my pleasure to speak with Dr Suleiman Mourad of Smith College to get a different perspective on Saladin and his legacy. I think it will give you a much better understanding of this complex figure whose story adds so much to the history of the Crusades.