Ok so I watched this video and it actually did a really good job at explicating the context of the crusades in ways that a lot of school history readings didn’t for me. I've been notified that the channel is apparently a MAGA pipeline, and I don't necessarily endorse all views held in that channel, but I had to admit: it was refreshing seeing the Crusades explained through a rational, realist lens rather than just chalking it up to "evil bad man kill nice foreign people". And it got me wondering: does anybody here know any good books or book series on ancient European history - the Crusades, the Inquisitions, etc. - that don’t use objectivity as a facade for bashing Western culture? Like, books that use realism and rationality to explain the choices made and provide context into them? I'm looking for stuff as comprehensive as possible. I’m thinking something similar to Shelby Foote’s Civil War trilogy but with European history. Fairly detailed, objective, etc. Thanks in advance!
So...
The propaganda made you feel better about a historical event. So you believe it and are spreading a channel that you know is propaganda...
This is literally the point of propaganda, and you're somehow falling for it despite seemingly being aware.
That. Or you're maga already and attempting (poorly) to pretend not to
Like, there's no "realism or rationality" on a maga YouTube channel mate
Do you really believe that crusades were because christians just wanted 'go war on brown people' or something along the lines?
Do you believe doughnuts are the best spaghetti-o's?
And I know what you're thinking. Youre thinking you never said anything of the sort and you're wondering why I'd ask you.
That's the same feeling I had when I read your comment
I do, any other questions?