The Crusades, occurring between the 11th and 15th centuries, represent a series of church-backed military campaigns to reclaim the Holy Land and liberate Christians from Muslim dominance. These included notable expeditions leading to the establishment of Crusader states such as the Kingdom of Jerusalem. While rooted in religious motives, these campaigns involved various nobles, knights, and military orders battling Muslim forces. The Iberian Crusades focused on liberating territories in Spain and Portugal but were distinct from the broader, more complex Reconquista movement, showcasing the nuances of Christian-Muslim conflicts during this period.
The Crusades, which spanned from the mid-11th to late-15th centuries, were a series of church-organized wars aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land and liberating Christians.
Initially viewed as 'wars of liberation,' the Crusades sought to restore Jerusalem to Christian rule, culminating in the establishment of Crusader principalities.
Prosecuted by a diverse group from Latin Christendom, including knights and military orders, these wars were primarily against Muslim powers.
The Iberian Crusades, a separate series, aimed at liberating Christians from Muslim control not synonymous with the broader Reconquista efforts.
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