Discussion Board
Read Robert the Monk of Rheims' account of Pope Urban II's call for a Crusade. (Write above 300 words)
• To whom did Pope Urban direct his call for a crusade? What values and traditions did he invoke in doing so?
• How did he present the Crusades as a potential solution to the problems in Europe?
• In what ways could the Crusades be viewed as an example of international cooperation? Why might the papacy want to claim leadership in such an endeavor?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.