Go through the presentation above to learn about the leaders of the First Crusade
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Follow the link at the bottom of the page to read a primary source from the Christian and Muslim perspective on the siege of Jerusalem. How does each account differ in it's tone and focus? Next, look at the painting to the left. What is it portraying? Based on the tone of the primary sources on the previous page, do you think it was written by a Christian or Muslim artist and why? What problems might exist for historians in interpreting these kinds of paintings?
The source below is from Muslim chronicler Ibn al-Jawzī, who wrote his account on the fall of Jerusalem over fifty years following the conclusion of the Crusade. How is his focus different than the earlier source? What effect does the timing in which this was written affect its validity?
The call to go on Crusade was carried out by Pope Urban II, who gave a speech imploring noblemen to take back the city of Jerusalem from the Muslims. Read the first three accounts from the link below, and think about how they differ. What reasons could there be for the variations in these accounts?
The Images below show several Christian works of art on the First Crusade. The two pieces on the right are from that time period, the others are from several hundred years later. What is each piece attempting to convey to its viewers, and what effects could it have on those who see them?
In contrast to these portrayals, read the poem by the Arabic poet Abu l-Muzaffar al-Abiwardi on page 408 of the document to see how the Muslims viewed the invaders to their land. what reasons are given for the defeat of the muslims?
If you're sick of reading, feel free to listen to the poem, read to you by Ben Franklin