The Crusades are a series of eight Holy wars, four major and four minor; Each having different reasons and justifications for being fought. To understand the justifications of the Muslims and Christians, we must first understand what sparked the flame that ignited the Crusades.
Before the Crusades Western Europe had emerged as a significant power in its own right. Although, it had reached an astonishing amount of power Europe still lacked control over other Mediterranean civilizations; These civilizations included the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic empire of the Middle east, and North Africa. Furthermore, Seljuk Turks began invading Byzantium and were taking a considerable amount of territory. The Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine army and
Before the Crusades Western Europe had emerged as a significant power in its own right. Although, it had reached an astonishing amount of power Europe still lacked control over other Mediterranean civilizations; These civilizations included the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic empire of the Middle east, and North Africa. Furthermore, Seljuk Turks began invading Byzantium and were taking a considerable amount of territory. The Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine army and