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The Call to Crusade: Urban II's Historic Appeal
This chapter recounts Pope Urban II's fervent speech in Clermont, France, where he rallies Christians to launch a crusade for Jerusalem. It explores the intertwining of faith and warfare, the mobilization of diverse participants, and the devastating journey faced by the Crusader Army leading to the siege of Jerusalem in 1099. The narrative vividly captures the violent capture of the city, the religious motivations behind the conflict, and the lasting significance of Jerusalem in both Christian and Islamic contexts.