Even though the Crusades were responsible for thousands of deaths, it was a success in acquiring land, power and riches, as well as spreading cultures and products. After the first Crusade, Christians returned to Central Europe, bringing with them riches, spices, exoctic jewlery, women, frabics, and entertaining tales of their adventures. Once the people in Central Europe were exposed to those products, they were in need of more. Luckily for them, Merchants had many of those products. The Merchants became very wealthy in the trading business. They also brought with them Greek and Roman classical works. The money that came from the ideas and trade from the Romans and Greeks led to the Renaissance Era in Europe. Many believe that the Crusades
