Frederick II's Bloodless Crusade: Jerusalem 1229

In 1229, Jerusalem returned to Christian control without a single sword drawn. This episode tells the story of Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor who led a diplomatic crusade, negotiated directly with Sultan al-Kamil of Egypt, and crowned himself king in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – all while under papal excommunication. Explore how the Sixth Crusade upended the expectations of both Christendom and the Muslim world, the internal power struggles among Ayyubid heirs, and the fragile treaty that gave Jerusalem back to the Franks for fifteen years. Discover the paradox of a medieval emperor more interested in science and falconry than holy war, and how his secular approach alienated the very Church he nominally served. A unique chapter in the city's long history of conflict and compromise.

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