Jerusalem in the Crusader Period

Jerusalem was the target of the Crusades (1099-1291). It also served as the capital of the kingdom and principalities that the Crusaders established in the Middle East. The course will describe Jerusalem as fulfilling the function of a capital and the religious center of the kingdom. The description of  the topography of the city will be the main feature in the course, and through this medium, all the social, ethnic components of the city will be described.  Lectures, Discussions, One essay.  One essay (70%) and participation in class (30%).