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The Many Motivations Behind the Crusades Revealed
Different people participated in the Crusades for different reasons.
The Pope wanted to become the head of the Christian Church and strengthen the papacy in Italy whereas the Emperor was fuelled by the desire to regain lost territory and defeat a threatening rival state. Merchants took part because they wanted to monopolise trade routes that were under Muslim control whereas the knights were participating with the goal of defending Christianity and gaining material wealth and special favour in the next life.
For the ordinary citizen the idea of the Crusades was an appealing way to gain prestige and honour
#crusade #pilgrim #christian #muslim #pope #emperor
The Many Motivations Behind the Crusades Revealed
Different people participated in the Crusades for different reasons.
The Pope wanted to become the head of the Christian Church and strengthen the papacy in Italy whereas the Emperor was fuelled by the desire to regain lost territory and defeat a threatening rival state. Merchants took part because they wanted to monopolise trade routes that were under Muslim control whereas the knights were participating with the goal of defending Christianity and gaining material wealth and special favour in the next life.
For the ordinary citizen the idea of the Crusades was an appealing way to gain prestige and honour
#crusade #pilgrim #christian #muslim #pope #emperor
