crusades

=**The Crusades 1095-1291** =



The Crusades were a series of eight (or possibly nine) holy wars that were fought by Latin Christians in Europe mainly against the [|Muslims], but also against other Christian groups and non-Christians. The goal was to regain territory in the [|holy land] from the Muslims. European [|knights] and other Christians participated in the Crusades to absolve themselves of their sins.

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