Two Thousand Years: The History of Christianity, Part 6 - Crusaders and Schism in the East

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Part one of this two-tape set investigates the growing authority of the Pope and the reforms that led to a schism between the church and several of Rome's wealthiest dynastic families. The growing divide between East and West is investigated in detail, including the events that led to the final break of Rome with Constantinople. Part two of the set covers the events of the first four crusades, including the capture of Jerusalem and the sacking of Byzantium by Western forces. The intellectual influence of Islam is highlighted as well. Serious in tone and well documented, this video is appropriate for use in the college classroom.