THE CRUSADES:

Aug 03, 2014 · Medieval Sourcebook: Urban II (1088-1099): Speech at Council of Clermont, 1095 ... battles against the Saracens (our word for the Muslims) . It was a long hot march toward the Holy Land. Our wool and leather clothing, and our heavy armor, caused us to suffer severely from the heat. ... the lance which was used to pierce the side of Jesus on the ... ................
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