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Alexius I Comnenus and the Crusaders
The first army to arrive in Constantinople was that commanded by Godfrey of Bouillon. They arrived on the shores of Constantinople in December 1097, just weeks before Christmas. Alexius I Comnenus was prepared to meet this second army of Franks, but in no way was he looking forward to it. The annihilation of the people’s…
God’s Kingdom: A Novel
This is a novel I started working on. I had to press the pause button on it because of life’s circumstances, and also because I’ve decided to write a contemporary novel set in Covid times. But it is still on my heart to write this novel and I fully intend to get back to writing…
The People’s Crusade: An Expedition That Promptly Met its Fate in Asia Minor
Nicetas – unaware of what Peter’s army had done to his mercenaries in Hungary — received them well and so had the locals. He opened the markets to the crusaders, trusting that they would purchase everything they needed and then move on. Unfortunately, that was not the case. As the crusaders set out east, a…
The People’s Crusade: On the Road to Constantinople
The first army that left for the Holy Land was that of Peter the Hermit’s. It wasn’t an actual army because the vast majority of his followers were peasants and laymen; many men had taken their entire families with them. Only a small minority of Peter’s following were knights, commanded by the pious knight, Walter…
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Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. When I’m not spending time with my wonderful kids and husband, I love writing about my fascination with food, adventure, and living a healthy and organized life!
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