The Economic Impact of the First Crusade on Europe, especially the Mediterranean.
This fifteen-page undergraduate paper discusses the economic impact of the First Crusade on Europe, especially the Mediterranean. The Muslims and Jews flourished before the Christians declared war to recapture Jerusalem. As a result, many crusades occurred, and economic growth followed due to the increased trade links between Europe and the East. Taxation was introduced, money lending increased, and there was literary progress that lead to greater economic development in Europe. 15 pgs. Bibliography lists 14 sources.