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The Crusaders
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- 1How did Richard of England prepare for the crusade?He heavily taxed the Jews
Fined all those of military age not taking up the cross
Hired ships to avoid travelling across Europe
Purchased horseshoes and cured pig carcasses - 2How significant was the death of Frederick Barbarossa?Most powerful and influential leader in Christendom
Had commanded the largest army that the West could send
His army broke up after his death - 3Why did it take so long for the western armies to arrive?Richard stopped at Sicily as he owed its ruler a lot of money
Some of the fleet were blown ashore in Cyprus and mistreated
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