Sieges (7) The Crusades, American Forts, Bibliography

Sieges, Part 7 Appendix A – The Crusades 1096-1099  First Crusade.  This was essentially successful, and basically due to a backlash of Christendom against Islamic conquests in the Middle East.  The Byzantines wanted Western assistance, and the Holy Roman Emperors needed some measure of unity.  Knights and separate contingents of simple people were led by … Read more