The Crusades

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The Crusades were one of the defining features of the Middle Ages. They affected a number of aspects of the medieval world including commerce, canon law, warfare, religious devotion, bureaucracy, Orthodox-Catholic relations, and Christian-Muslim interaction. In a post-9/11 world the Crusades have received renewed attention for the possible ways that these conflicts may have influenced our current geo-political climate. This course will examine the origins, ideas, events, and impact of the crusading movement, as well as the Islamic response to the Crusades and the perception of the Crusades in modern times.