The Crusades
The Crusades were just a war waged over power, fear, and interest. The purpose of the Crusades was to recapture the Christian "Holy Land" from the Muslims, Arabs, and even the Turks. The Crusades were stirred up and sponsored by the papacy. "It is the will of G-d", claimed Pope Urban II. His statement was not the only reason as to why the majority of the Christian population decided to engage in war against the nonbelievers. Pope Urban II's statement seems more like an excuse to make the war seem "just" and rightful in the name of G-d. The Crusades were expeditions undertaken in fulfillment of a solemn vow, to deliver the Holy Land from Muhammedan tyranny. By the late 11th century, the leaders of the Byzantine Empire the West for help, particularly to Pope Gregory VII. After hearing this, he planned to make an expedition to the east in support of the Byzantine Emperor, but was preoccupied by investiture controversy with the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. Finally, Pope Urban II gave his sanction to those nobles who were inclined to respond. In Clermont, he gave a speech, whic
Everybody, especially during the Crusades, had a specific goal that they wanted to achieve, which opened up many doors and opportunities for the people. It was not purely a fight for God, and many problems coexisted within the minds of the individual Crusaders and their interests. For the curious and adventurous people, this was an opportunity for foreign travel and excitement. However, many people died, and often their estates that they left back were passed on to the Middle Class creditors. The kings benefited from the Crusades, because in order for them to build a strong state, this gave them the chance to get rid of the troublesome knights. The main, original purpose of the Crusades was to recapture Jerusalem, the "Holy Land" from the Christian enemies, but the result of the Crusades, became everything but the original purpose. After the Crusades, traffic between the East and the West was re-established. A money currency developed for trade, and larger cities were established. The Crusades were the origin of geographical explorations made by Marco Polo, who brought the
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