Description
Even though the five Crusades did not realize their goal of reclaiming the Holy Land, they served as an impetus for the Magna Carta—the seed of our democracy; the growth of towns—urban v agriculture and the stimulation of Western trade with the East leading to the birth of banking and a new merchant class. Discussion will address the highlights of the five Crusades and how they ushered in democracy, commerce, our banking system and a new venue for success.
