The Peace Crusade

The peace crusade was a change of heart for the crusaders. After all the fighting they caused, they thought, maybe should just ask? Frederick II, who was recently excommunicated for failing to follow a former popes wishes about his crusades,decided to change it up to get on the popes good side again. Frederick II decided instead of using an army, why not reason? When he came to terms with the others leaders in Jerusalem, they signed a treaty saying that Christians could enter the city, but nothing could be changed or renovated. Frederick crowned himself king and a astounding 19 people showed up to his ceremony. A lot easier than actually thought to be able to share the holy land. Muslims must have been like "wow they finally just realized all they had to do was ask nicely".