The King Who Lost His Throne for A Vassal
By Piri ·
Trump has been pulled back into the Iran conflict by Netanyahu despite repeated U.S. efforts to end the fighting. The pattern mirrors 12th-century Crusader Raynald of Châtillon, whose repeated raids on Muslim caravans and pilgrims forced King Guy of Jerusalem to defend him, ultimately leading to the Crusader army’s destruction at Hattin in 1187 and Saladin’s recapture of Jerusalem.
Chapters
- Modern Parallel to Ancient Tale
- Raynald's Rise and Early Raids
- Treaty Violations and Red Sea Attacks
- Refusal and Battle of Hattin
- Raynald's Extremist Character
- King Guy's Fate After Defeat
- Third Crusade and Mutual Respect
- Modern Lack of Honor
Adapted from Hua Bin.