In its final days, the Ottoman Empire was divided along nationalistic lines, helping make it even weaker than before. How did this nationalist agenda find its way into the empire and how did it bring it down? Continue reading
Tag Archives: Jerusalem
The Crusades Part 3: Liberation
After 88 years, how did the Muslims finally find a way to liberate the holy city of Jerusalem? Continue reading
The Crusades Part 2: Occupation
What was it like after the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem? What was the Muslim reaction to invasion? Continue reading
The Crusades Part 1: Invasion
What started an epic struggle that affected Europe and the Muslim world for centuries? Continue reading