Western Civilization Development
Crusades in Western Civilization Development
Name :Yiwei Li
Student ID : 1057005
Date : 5/12/2013
Western Civilization Development
Introduction
Western civilization has evolved remarkably over the centuries. Western civilization refers to the period when the world began to live in organized communities with distinct military, economic, social, and political structures (1). During this period, religious, artistic, and intellectual roles assume significant roles in the early societies. Historians argue that the concept of West did not exist at the time of Mesopotamians and Egyptians (2). However, research shows that the development of writing, law, codes, and different roles based on gender among Egyptians and Mesopotamians influenced the Western Civilization. Arguably, the political, intellectual, and artistic contributions from Greeks were instrumental in founding the Western civilization. The Romans produced a remarkable series of accomplishment that were fundamental to the development of Western civilization. Many historians perceived the concept of political liberty, belief in individual’s fundamental value, and a rational outlook based on a system of analytical and logical thought as unique aspects of Western civilization (3). There has been differing views about the role of crusades on the West in the development of Western civilization. A portion of historians contends that crusades on the West influenced Western civilization. On the other hand, other historians refute the claims. This paper explores whether the Crusades on West influenced the development of Western civilization.
Crusades on West refer to Holy Wars launched by the Christian States of Europe against the Muslims or Saracens. The crusades began in 1095 after Pope Claremont preached the First Crusade at the Council of Claremont (4) . Fundamentally, the crusades entailed the efforts by the Christian nations in Europe to fight the expanding Muslim Empire. The fight between Christian and
Name :Yiwei Li
Student ID : 1057005
Date : 5/12/2013
Western Civilization Development
Introduction
Western civilization has evolved remarkably over the centuries. Western civilization refers to the period when the world began to live in organized communities with distinct military, economic, social, and political structures (1). During this period, religious, artistic, and intellectual roles assume significant roles in the early societies. Historians argue that the concept of West did not exist at the time of Mesopotamians and Egyptians (2). However, research shows that the development of writing, law, codes, and different roles based on gender among Egyptians and Mesopotamians influenced the Western Civilization. Arguably, the political, intellectual, and artistic contributions from Greeks were instrumental in founding the Western civilization. The Romans produced a remarkable series of accomplishment that were fundamental to the development of Western civilization. Many historians perceived the concept of political liberty, belief in individual’s fundamental value, and a rational outlook based on a system of analytical and logical thought as unique aspects of Western civilization (3). There has been differing views about the role of crusades on the West in the development of Western civilization. A portion of historians contends that crusades on the West influenced Western civilization. On the other hand, other historians refute the claims. This paper explores whether the Crusades on West influenced the development of Western civilization.
Crusades on West refer to Holy Wars launched by the Christian States of Europe against the Muslims or Saracens. The crusades began in 1095 after Pope Claremont preached the First Crusade at the Council of Claremont (4) . Fundamentally, the crusades entailed the efforts by the Christian nations in Europe to fight the expanding Muslim Empire. The fight between Christian and