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The First Crusade | 2. On the road

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The Role of Noncombatants in Crusades

Exploring the misconception that crusades were dominated by knights and highlighting the important contributions of noncombatants including ordinary people, women, children, clergy, siege engineers, sailors, and others. The chapter also discusses the diverse range of people who participated in the crusades and their initial targets in Asia Minor.

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