Great Battles in History

Hattin, Part 2-The First Crusade and the Crusader States

February 26, 2021 Darryl Dee Season 1 Episode 3
Great Battles in History
Hattin, Part 2-The First Crusade and the Crusader States
Show Notes

In 1095, Pope Urban II preached the First Crusade. Four years later, the crusaders conquered Jerusalem. In this part of the episode, we will examine why Europeans took up the cross and how they succeeded in accomplishing their goal of capturing Jerusalem. We will also look at the states the Crusaders established in the lands they conquered.