The Rise of Zengi & the Fall of Edessa

This film examines the rise of the warlord Zengi and the fall of Edessa, a pivotal moment in the era of the Crusades. It traces how the loss of the Crusader stronghold reshaped power in the medieval Middle East and helped spark a new call to arms. It sets battles and sieges within the wider politics of the age. It is a concise, informative account of a turning point in Crusader history. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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