Correcting Misconceptions About The Crusades

[Tolkien]

Luciano Anastasia's review of my first article on the Crusades

"The Crusades, often misunderstood in modern times, were primarily defensive wars initiated in response to centuries of Muslim conquests and the persecution of Christians. These conflicts arose from the need to protect Christian lands, pilgrims, and Eastern Christians from ongoing Muslim aggression. The article emphasizes that the Crusaders were driven by religious devotion and a sense of self-preservation rather than mere conquest. It challenges modern perceptions, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the motivations behind the Crusades.

https://historymedieval.com/revisiti...-and-survival/

[Tolkien]

The second article in my series of seven on the Crusades has been published, both covering the topic of what motivated the Crusaders to go to the East.

Religious Motivators: Faith, Relics, and the Crusader States
https://historymedieval.com/religiou...usader-states/

[Tolkien]

The third article in my series on the Crusades has been published.

Sins of the Crusaders – For the Love of Money?
https://historymedieval.com/sins-of-...love-of-money/

[Tolkien]

My latest article on the Crusades addresses the claim that the Crusaders were racist and bigoted towards Islam.

Racism in the Crusades: Fact or Fiction?
https://historymedieval.com/racism-i...ct-or-fiction/