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Third Crusade Research Paper

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The Third Crusade started in 1187, lasted five years, and ended in 1192.The Third Crusade was fought in Israel, Anatolia, Levant and Near East. The third crusade occurred when the Egyptian and Syrian forces were unified under an emperor whose name is Saladin. Due to his power, he ordered his troops to slaughter and obliterate the Christian states in order to gain control over Jerusalem. When Richard I inherited the crown, he raised funds for a crusade. He was a very religious person and was accompanied by Emperor Barbarossa who was also heavily religious. Both of these kings were accompanied by King Phillip II of France who although wasn’t as religious, wanted to create popularity among his people. Fact is the Third Crusade was also called …show more content…

Before the whole crusade, started funding was needed for the crusade to happen. When Richard I set up funding for the crusade, he bumped up taxes dramatically and put in all of the money he possibly could. Due to this, he drained the economy of England dramatically. Another factor, which occurred due to the third crusade, was the changing of the feudal system. Volunteers of the crusade mainly involved noblemen and women. However due to the result of the crusade ending in a tie many thousands of nobles died changing the way we view the feudal system. Hence, that is why it is considered that the Third crusade changed the way we live in modern society. Although there were things that did change, there were also things that remained the same. Although the crusade had ended, kings that had fought in the battle kept a hold of their land. Need more …show more content…

After the crusade was finished Europeans and Islam’s started to trade with each other. The more advanced Islam’s traded over things such as cotton, silk, sugar, gold, and spices. This was used by the Europeans to create things such as clothes using materials like silk and cotton. In addition, the spices, which were given to them, were implemented in their cooking and had potentially, changed recipes. Short-term effects of the crusade included things such as the rule over Jerusalem and the connection between the crusaders states. Overall, the short-term effects did not last and have had no impact on today’s society. However, the long-term impacts have had effects on food in Europe as well as certain inventions, which were created by using Islamic

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