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Rodney Stark takes on the long-held view that the Crusades were conducted for land, loot, and converts. Stark argues that the Crusades were the first military response to unwarranted Muslim terrist aggression. He reviews the seven major crusades and shows that they were precipitated by Islamic provocations, centuries of attempts to colonize the West, and attacks on Christian pilgrims and holy places. Stark’s views are a thought-provoking contribution to our understanding of the Crusades and are sure to spark debate. paper.
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