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The crusades is an intricately and beautifully woven tapestry of historical proportions. Asbridge does an excellant job explaining the societal factors impacting the crusades. A worthwhile read for everyone interested in the crusade.
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He would do this with the help of many including the templars poitevins normans and the english
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Webbweaver is giving the crusadesthe war for the holy land a 4star rating
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But it would be richard the lionheart king of england who would rise as champion of the christian cause and challenge saladin
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Saladins rise to power had grown quickly but his taking of jerusalem marked the beginning of his real trials of leadership and would almost certainly become his downfall
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It was much easier to conquer a land than to rule it
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