The Fifth Crusade
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Wars, Battles, Crusades, Catholic Church, Catholics, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Middle Eastern History, Western Civilization/European History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Middle East, Europe, Syria, Palestine
- Date: 1217-1221
Article abstract: The Fifth Crusade attempts to regain control of the Holy Land through military action against the Muslims living there, but ends as a dismal failure despite careful planning.
Summary of Event
One of several crusades that failed to drive Muslims out of what the Christians considered their Holy Land, the Fifth Crusade was nevertheless one of the most carefully planned. Pope Innocent III had been disappointed by the Fourth Crusade; although crusaders had seized Constantinople, victory had not led to conquest of the Holy Land. Seeing the...
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