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I'm really split about this book. On one hand, it's a very entertaining description of Richard the Lionhearted's adventures during the Third Crusade, and of Saladin's attempts to defend the Middle East. On the other hand, I feel like the author dramatizes the events far too much, to the point where I'm not sure whether I can trust him.

For example he told a fanciful and eye-opening account of Richard's homosexuality and relationship with Philip of France. I later did some independent research and found out that there is absolutely nothing to support this claim, and yet Reston uses their supposed relationship to justify a number of actions of theirs.

It's still an entertaining read, but should be taken with a grain of salt.