Historia expeditionis Hierosolymitanae
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The Historia expeditionis Hierosolymitanae is a chronicle written by Albert of Aix, a canon from Aachen, detailing the First Crusade. It is a significant source for understanding this period, including the People's Crusade led by Peter the Hermit. Albert compiled oral accounts and written testimonies from participants, though he himself never traveled to the Holy Land. His work is a blend of legends and eyewitness reports, offering insights into the history of the First Crusade and the Kingdom of Jerusalem until 1120. The Crusades were military expeditions by Western Christians, beginning in the late 11th century, aimed at halting the expansion of Islam and reclaiming the Holy Land.123
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