The Crusades

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Primary and Secondary Sources

The Catholic Encyclopedia: Crusades: Extensive history of the Crusades. (Caveat lector: this material is somewhat dated.)
The Church and the Crusaders: General background, including information on crusader coinage.
The Crusades: Five Centuries of Holy Wars: General background information. Particular focus on the Knights Templar.
The Hanover College History Department Crusades Page: Links to a selection of primary sources (chronicles, manuscript illuminations, papal documents, etc.) and to other sites related to the Crusades.
The Knights Hospitaller: Ancient and Modern: Includes links to a variety of online resources.
ORB: The Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies: Background essays and links to other sites of interest.

Maps

Fourth and Later Crusades
Jerusalem during the Crusades
Second and Third Crusades
The Crusades: Virtual class on the Crusades at Boise State University.
The Crusades: A View from Jordan: Created by a class of sixth-graders in Jordan. Includes virtual tours of crusader castles and pedagogical materials.
Mr. Dowling's Virtual Classroom: The Crusades and the Rise of Islam: A general introduction to the Crusades suitable for children.