Why Richard the Lionheart’s Crusade Fell Just Short
The Sins of the Father Visited Upon the Son
In October of 1192, a crisis in England forced Richard the Lionheart to halt his legendary Crusade. Stunning victories against an overwhelming foe had brought Richard and his soldiers tantalizingly close to recapturing of Jerusalem. Yet despite these triumphs, the ultimate prize eluded them, and Richard was compelled to negotiate a three-year peace trea…
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