The Crusades

Religious wars undertaken by Christians from western Europe to capture the Holy Lands of the Levant, and specifically Jerusalem, from Muslims.

Dates

c. 1095–1291

Places

Asia > West Asia > Cyprus, Israel/Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Europe > Central Europe > Germany, Southern Europe > Greece, Ital ...
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Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Religious wars undertaken by Christians from western Europe to capture the Holy Lands of the Levant, and specifically Jerusalem, from Muslims.

Dates

c. 1095–1291

Places

Asia > West Asia > Cyprus, Israel/Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Europe > Central Europe > Germany, Southern Europe > Greece, Ital ...
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Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Basics to get you started

1131–43

1104–1291

1142–1271 with later additions

All Textbook Chapters Syllabi

Textbook Chapter

Material culture of the Crusades

Syllabus

Medieval and Byzantine Art and Architecture Syllabus