The King Under Pressure

The King Under Pressure — Baldwin IV Baldwin IV had already proven that Saladin could be defeated. But winning one battle was far easier than keeping the Kingdom of Jerusalem together. As Saladin's power continued to grow, Baldwin's worsening illness, political divisions, powerful nobles, and the question of succession created a dangerous situation from within. With the young Baldwin V now part of the future of the kingdom, the struggle was no longer just about defeating an enemy on the battlefield. How did Baldwin IV try to hold Jerusalem together while everything around him was becoming more difficult? Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story. #BaldwinIV #KingdomOfJerusalem #Saladin #CrusaderStates #MedievalHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.