Analyzes the political, social, and economic causes of the first crusade to rescue Medieval Jerusalem for Christendom.

Medieval Sourcebook provides a text written by the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Alexis which describes the first crusader's lack of manners.

Learn about the rise to power of King Baldwin I in Jerusalem during the first Crusade and link to Baldwin's brother, Godfrey of Bouillon.

Encyclopedia article relates the history of Baldwin II, cousin of Baldwin I and king of Jerusalem during the aftermath of the first Crusade.

Encyclopedia resource offers a biography detailing the exploits of the Crusade leader from Italy.

Profiles the heroic French leader of the First Crusade who captured Jerusalem in 1099, becoming the first Christian ruler of the holy land.