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1 month agoNew Medieval Books: Laywomen and the Crusade in England, 1150-1300 - Medievalists.net
The book examines the role of English women in encouraging men to join Crusades.
Identifying crusaders and supporters requires a nuanced understanding of what constitutes a crusade.
The Church played a vital role in mobilizing support for the Crusades through women.