The Crusades brought conflict to the Holy Land from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period. These conflicts were primarily fought over control of the Holy Land, which was considered sacred by Christians, Muslims, and Jews alike. The initial goal of the Crusades was to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim rule. However, the consequences of these campaigns were far-reaching, and they brought significant conflict to the region.
The First Crusade, which began in 1096, saw Christian forces successfully capture Jerusalem in 1099. This victory marked the establishment of several Crusader states in the Holy Land, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem. However, the Muslim forces were not willing to relinquish control of these territories without a fight. As a result, the region became a battleground f...
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