HIST 243 Lecture 8: HIST 243 W4L8
26 Apr 2016
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Segment 4: the expeditions of the late 11th century (the first crusade: the first and second waves to constantinople, constantinople to antioch, antioch. Expedition armies arrive at constantinople by may 1097. But most had only a very hazy knowledge of the byzantines, of where they were going in terms of jerusalem, but it was rumour and hear say about. The impact like constantinople had on these people is striking, period end of. 11th century, most buildings were wattle and door, mud brick or wood, big stones buildings just started across western europe widely, no urban centers. So contrast with constantinople is striking: city of several hundred thousands, major city, goes back to antiquity. Advanced culture, sophisticated, may have been over bearing but also created a sense of jealousy, a sense of ambition, keen to get hands on some of this wealth. Biggest thing is the sense of difference there, when westerners arrive,
