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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.... Other reasons for joining the band of crusaders were:
a) Some went to escape bad times at home.
b) Some went because they were bored.
c) Some went to find out what opportunity there were in the East.
d) Some went to wash away their sins and ensure a place in
heaven.
e) Some went for adventure.
f) Some wanted a chance to gain some of the riches of the east.
g) Some here forced to go by their feudal lords.
The Crusaders continued an older tradition of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ....
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