The Second Crusade: The Crusader States That Destroyed Themselves

The Second Crusade: The Crusader States That Destroyed Themselves

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History of Race
3 Video Views·May 3, 2025

This video will take you through the Middle East, where the Crusader States were formed, tell you about the civil strife, dynastic alliances, and significant battles of the time, including the Siege of Jerusalem, the story of which was even used as the basis for Ridley Scott's film "Kingdom of Heaven," and explain how the Crusaders lost everything as a result.

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