“God wills it!” was the cry of thousands of Christian warriors as they began the two
hundred year battle with the Muslims to take back what they believed was their Holy Land. The
Muslims had taken control of this land and put an end to Christian pilgrimages. This incited the
furor of Pope Urban II, who declared the war which became known as The Crusades. The long
course of this battle greatly affected medieval Europe and its civilization, and continues to stir up
conflict and controversy in our world today, as well as dangers to the world if an event like this
were to happen again.
The Crusades made an impact on Europe’s increasing economy. As the intensity of the
Crusades progressed, the necessity for men and supplies increased. More
hundred year battle with the Muslims to take back what they believed was their Holy Land. The
Muslims had taken control of this land and put an end to Christian pilgrimages. This incited the
furor of Pope Urban II, who declared the war which became known as The Crusades. The long
course of this battle greatly affected medieval Europe and its civilization, and continues to stir up
conflict and controversy in our world today, as well as dangers to the world if an event like this
were to happen again.
The Crusades made an impact on Europe’s increasing economy. As the intensity of the
Crusades progressed, the necessity for men and supplies increased. More