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CrusadesEssay Preview: CrusadesReport this essayTHE CRUSADESINTRODUCTIONThe eleventh century Syrian poet, Abu l-Ala al-Maarri wrote, “The world is divided into two sects, Those with religion but no brains. And those with brains but no religion.” The Crusades were a series of military campaignsЖusually sanctioned by the PapacyЖthat took place during the 11th through 13th centuries. Originally,.