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The Cross and the Crescent: A History of the Crusades: 6

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A series of eight programmes presented by Malcolm Billings

During the 1200s the papacy preached crusades not only against the Muslims but also against the northern pagans, heretical Christian sects and political enemies. These crusades were financed by taxes on church income, a measure which led to mounting criticism. Crusades to the East did continue, however, and they included the Children's Crusade and the Shepherd's Crusade, as well as two led by St Louis, King of France. But would any of them recover Jerusalem?

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Presenter:
Malcolm Billings
Series Consultant:
Professor Jonathan Riley Smith
Producer:
Christopher Stone
Source: Radio Times

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