Jan 3, 2010

Salem on History | The Fifth Crusade

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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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Salem on History | The Fifth Crusade

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Summary of Event

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