The Battle of Jerusalem, 1099, Crusader Victory, Wholesale Slaughter, Eventually Bringing About the Wealth and Power Fueling the Renaissance

History's Greatest Battles

The Crusaders' triumph signaled the apex of Europe’s bid to impose its dominion over the Holy Land. Yet, beyond the battlefield, the Crusade set in motion the resurgence of papal power, as the Church reasserted its iron grip over the political affairs of Europe, reshaping kingdoms and crowns under the weight of divine authority.
Jerusalem. 9th June - 18th July 1099.
Crusader Forces: 1,250 Knights, 10,000 Infantry.
Muslim Forces: 20,000 Infantry.
Additional Reading and Research:

• Billings, Malcolm. The Cross and the Crescent.
• Durant, Will. The Age of Faith.
• Runciman, Steven. The First Crusade.
• Armstrong, Karen. Holy War: The Crusades and Their Impact on Today's World.

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