The+Crusades


 * The Crusades were a series of wars launched against the Muslims of the middle east during the medieval period. For over 200 years they fought for the city of Jerusalem, it was a holy city for Christians as well as Muslims. The first crusade started in 1095 when Pope Claremont and preached it to the council. After this preaching it led to thousands affixing the cross to their clothes and going to battle. The crusades had many military expeditions for which they went out for Europe and saved any holy lands from the Muslims to destroy.**