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The Origin of the Second Crusade

by Sandra Alvarez Posted on March 24, 2014

The Origin of the Second Crusade George Ferzoco The Second Crusade and the Cistercians (1992) In seeking to establish the formal origin of the Second Crusade, one finds that in Vetralla on December 1,1145, Pope Eugenius III issued the crusading … Continue reading →

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The First Crusade (1095-99), A short narrative from contemporary sources.

by Nicolas Agrait Posted on April 22, 2013

If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me… Continue reading →

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