The Second Crusade: A Tale of Failure and Frustration | Rise of Saladin in medieval history

Dramatic saga of the Second Crusade (1147–1149), a campaign marked by ambition, missteps, and ultimate disappointment. Learn how Europe’s kings united for a holy mission to reclaim the Holy Land, only to face internal divisions, strategic failures, and the resilience of Muslim leaders like Nur ad-Din and Saladin. Discover the lessons from this pivotal moment in medieval history that shaped the future of the Crusades and the clash of cultures. 📜🌍

🔥 **What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
- The origins and motivations of the Second Crusade
- The role of King Louis VII of France and Emperor Conrad III of Germany
- The disastrous campaigns in Anatolia and Damascus
- How the Second Crusade influenced the later Crusades

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - summary of the 2nd crusade
02:13 - how second crusade begun...
03:18 - fall of county Edessa
06:10 - Iberian Crusade Campaigns
07:28 - Emperor Manual's Strategy
05:52 - Four Nobel Truths
09:40 - In the Antioch
10:45 - In the way of Damascus
12:20 - Askalon Campaign and End of 2nd crusade
13:20 - Nur din Zengi in Damascus
14:21 - Salah Din Ayyubi in Jerusalem

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