From the confines of Jerusalem and the city of Constantinople a horrible tale has gone forth and very frequently has been brought to our ears, namely, that a race from the kingdom of the Persians, an accursed race, a race utterly alienated from God, a generation forsooth which has not directed its heart and has not entrusted its spirit to God, has invaded the lands of those Christians and has depopulated them by the sword, pillage and fire.
— Pope Urban II Medieval

Launched the First Crusade

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Describing the alleged actions of the Seljuk Turks/Muslims in the East to incite fear and anger. (Robert the Monk's account)

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1095

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Controversial

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