The original stated purpose was to free Jerusalem from the infidels; they began with a call for help from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire against an expanding Muslim dynasty. They had tremendous impact on politics, economics and society. See the Related Links for "Wikipedia: Crusades" and "Answers.com: Crusades" to the left for more information.
Jerusalem
The original stated purpose was to free Jerusalem from the infidels; they began with a call for help from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire against an expanding Muslim dynasty. They had tremendous impact on politics, economics and society. See the Related Links for "Wikipedia: Crusades" and "Answers.com: Crusades" to the left for more information.
There are two types of crusades: the political crusades and the religious crusades. The crusades are used to win new converts and inform. Political crusades are usually used for power and fame.
Four Crusades, with other negligible crusades.
Where are crusades located at?
who were the crusades fought by
Who were in the Crusades who started the Crusades who fought in the Crusades how long did each Crusade last how long was the longest Crusade
It was the Crusades.
8 crusades
What is dangerous on crusades
Jews, Christians and Muslims were in the Crusades.
they lead the crusades yes. The crusades were an effort to retake Jerusalem.