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First Crusade
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In the middle of the Eleventh Century, the peace of the eastern Mediterranean seemed assured for many years to come, but little did the people know what was ahead. In this project, I will be discussing the events that lead up to the first in a long line of crusades. I will also be mentioning the l ....
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....ad been under Muslim rule since the 7th century, but pilgrimages were not cut off until the 11th century (when the Seljuk Turks began to interfere with Christian pilgrims). For Christians, the very name of Jerusalem evoked visions of the end of time and of the heavenly city. To help rescue the Holy Land fulfilled the ideal of the Christian knight. The hope of eternal merit and the offer of indulgences motivated thousands to enroll in the cause.
Political considerations were also important. .... |
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