The sword and shield of medieval Europe weren’t just tools of war—they were catalysts of chaos, reshaping societies and escalating crime rates. From Christendom to the Crusader States, weapons played a dual role: defence and destruction.
Source: https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/weapons-violence-and-the-crusades-a-medieval-arms-race/
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