Part one of term paper
In the middle of the Eleventh Century, the peace of the eastern Mediterranean seemed assured for many years to come, but little did the people know what was ahead. In this project, I will be discussing the events that lead up to the first in a long line of crusades. I will also be mentioning the lives of some of the crusaders through letters ...

Part two of term paper
... is a reference to the biblical order that Christians carry their cross. Crusaders wore a red cloth on their tunics to indicate that they had assumed the cross and were soldiers of Christ. The causes of the Crusades were many and complex, but prevailing religious beliefs were clearly of major importance. Other reasons for joining the band of crusaders were: a) Some went to escape bad times at home. b) Some went because they were bored. c) Some went to find out what opportunity there were in t ...