The Crusades: Both Failures And Successes
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In the 600's, the Arabs, who were mostly Muslims, conquered
Palestine. Palestine was the holy city of Christians and though they were
allowed to live there and practice their religion openly, many wanted to
control the city again. For about 400 years, everything continued
peacefully. Then, in t ....
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.... the continent and,
despite disagreements, took back the Holy Land. They set up four states
and introduced feudalism. English people inhabited the land for 200 years.
Eventually, the Turks recaptured several important cities and a
second Crusade was called for. This time, two kings led their armies to
take back the land. This Crusade and sever others to follow failed. The
Turks kept the land.
Though England did not regain the land the Turks had taken, the
Crusades were not a complete fail ....
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