Western Galilee
Newcomer’s Instability
In the accompanying video, Prof. Eliav shows us the sites and sounds of the northern coastal region of Palestine that became a key territory for the Crusaders. As you watch the video, answer the following questions.
Question
Why was Acco/Acre so important to the Crusaders? (cf. Map) In what ways were the Crusader states an amalgamation of foreign and indigenous elements?
