The Harmful Consequences Of The Crusades

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The Crusades were a series of discontinuous military campaigns that took place in the years from 1096 to 1487 authorized by several Popes. As any historical fact, opinions vary depending on which side you defend. For some people the Crusades have some positive consequences, but for others, the Crusades were a major mistake that brought disastrous consequences. The First Crusade was developed after Emperor Alexius turned to the west and asked Pope Urban II for military assistance against the Seljuk Turks. This Crusade generates difficulties for the Byzantines because the emperor’s wishes were ignored by the crusaders, who organized the four crusading states of Edessa, Antioch, Tripoli, and Jerusalem, after conquering Antioch, Jerusalem, and

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