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Greetings Card : FIRST CRUSADE Crusaders leave the Holy Land. Date: 1095
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FIRST CRUSADE Crusaders leave the Holy Land. Date: 1095
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1095 Crusade Crusades Leave Holyland
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features a striking image of Crusaders from the First Crusade, depicted as they leave the Holy Land in 1095. Transport your recipient to a bygone era with this historically rich and beautifully detailed card, perfect for any history enthusiast or someone in need of a thoughtful and unique greeting. Add a personal message and make their day.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the poignant moment as Crusaders, having completed their pilgrimage to the Holy Land during the First Crusade (1095-1099), prepare to depart. The Crusades, a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church, were launched in response to an appeal from Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos for help in defending the Eastern Christian territories from the Seljuk Turks. The First Crusade, led by prominent European nobles and commoners, resulted in the capture of Jerusalem and the establishment of the Crusader States. In this print, Crusaders are shown boarding ships, their weary faces etched with the trials and triumphs of their journey. The sea stretches out before them, a vast expanse of water that will carry them back to their homelands in Europe. The towering cliffs and fortified walls of the Holy Land form an impressive backdrop, a testament to the historic significance of their pilgrimage. The Crusaders, dressed in armor and carrying their weapons, are a formidable sight. Their determination and resolve are palpable, a reminder of the indomitable spirit that drove them to embark on this arduous journey. The print also reveals the logistical challenges they faced, with supplies and livestock being loaded onto the ships. This poignant scene marks the end of the Crusaders' time in the Holy Land but also the beginning of their return home, where they would share tales of their experiences and the relics they had brought back. The First Crusade would have a profound impact on European history, inspiring future Crusades and shaping the cultural, religious, and political landscape of Europe for centuries to come.
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