korsfarertiden
Korsfarertiden, or the Crusades period, refers to a series of religious and military campaigns initiated by European Christians during the Middle Ages, primarily between the 11th and 13th centuries. These campaigns aimed to reclaim and secure control over holy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Jerusalem, which was under Muslim rule. The term often encompasses multiple expeditions, including the First Crusade (1096–1099), which resulted in the establishment of several Latin Christian states in the Holy Land.
The Crusades were driven by religious motivations, including the desire to liberate Jerusalem and other sacred
The period also saw the development of military orders like the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, which
The Crusades had profound implications, affecting trade, cultural exchanges, and political structures across Europe and the
The era is often characterized by its religious zeal, military expeditions, and the interactions between diverse