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Louis IX—The Crusader Saint

Louis IX of France, later canonized, led both the Seventh and Eighth Crusades. Learn about the massive planning for the Seventh Crusade, and witness its ill-fated campaign within Egypt, ending with the king and his army being taking prisoner. Then, trace the Eighth Crusade and its ineffectual effort to conquer of Tunis, the death of Louis IX, and the crusade’s termination under Charles of Anjou.

English
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created December 28, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified December 28, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584