The Crusades

Urban II presented his speech at the coucil of Clermont. Ithe speech states his general arguments. Such as that you must be faithful do God and do as he says. As well as for all criminals (robbers, thieves) to be expelled from the church, and punished. For those who have been working very hard, shall be rewarded.
Bohemund, an honorable man had come to him. He commamded honor and a place to rest. He spoke with the emperor in secret, with the emperor stating that he swears no to disclose information. The emperor gave all the men a pledge of security.
Nicea, which has been the scene of the destruction of the popular crusade was the capitla of t the Seljuq ruler Kilij Arslan. It was essential to capture it to gain access to the main land route through Asia Minor to Syria. The crusaders attacked and laid siege to Nicea on May 21 1097. On June 19 the city surrendered to an army of Alexius I Nicea was the first major Crusader victory.
This is the account of when the crusaders h...