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How to Survive a Medieval Crusade

Dan Snow's History Hit

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This chapter delves into Pope Urban II's influential sermon in 1095, which spurred the Crusades and urged unity among French nobles against Eastern Muslim forces. It explores the harsh realities faced by crusaders, including perilous journeys and personal tragedies, highlighting the human cost of this monumental conflict.

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