What+are+the+Crusades

The Crusades The Crusades were expeditions to deliver the Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny. The origin of the word may be traced to the cross made of cloth and worn as a badge on the outer garment of those who took part. The Pope directed the Crusades in a form of politics beginning in the 11th Century. All crusades were announced by preaching. After declaring a solemn vow, each warrior received their cross from the Pope, and was considered a soldier of the Church. This form of politics mixing with religion ended by the 15th Century.

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