History of Richard the Lion-hearted (Richard I)

From warrior king to legendary legend, Richard I lived by the sword - and his bravery in battle forever enshrined his place in history. As the Lionheart, he fought valorously alongside King Phillip II to lead the Third Crusade in a desperate attempt to claim the Holy Land from the grip of Muslim leader Saladin.

Though the Crusade failed, Richard won fame and admiration for his martial valor. Yet th...