How have the Crusades been interpreted within the comptemporary historical context?

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How have the Crusades been interpreted within the comptemporary historical context?

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Answer 1

Muslim armies had conquered much of northern Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Spain, which had been some of the most heavily Christian areas in the world.

Thousands, and possibly millions, of Christians died during this drive to eventually bring the entire world under Islam.

The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to check the advance of the Muslims and regain control of the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.

I am sure that some atrocities were committed by both sides during this war but by most people's judgment this was a just war.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Help me Geoffrey, what was the motivation for the Crusades. It has a religious connotation, but was there a political or commercial issue as well.

In fact if the Crusades had been successful from the Christian standpoint, maybe many of the sea voyages and ultimate colonization of Asia may not have occurred.

Just think there would be no Pre-Colombian history of the Americas. The word 'Indian' in America would have a whole different meaning.

Answer 3

people thinks that its a noble thing to do to join the crusades that time

Answer 4

You're polite, but rather lazy. You really need to do your own work, or else your studies are pointless.