Review:
Crusades
overall review score: 3.5
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The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period, primarily to secure control of holy sites in the Middle East.
Key Features
- Military campaigns
- Religious motivation
- European and Middle Eastern involvement
- Long-lasting consequences
Pros
- Increased cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East
- Development of military tactics and technology
Cons
- Significant loss of life on both sides
- Destruction of property and resources
- Spread of religious intolerance