Revisionism at it's finest. I have already begun this discussion with wagglebee, and have begun to order the research necessary to refute it properly. I will publish within a few months time (as time allows). I will be certain to raise an article here to discuss the Crusades and Inquisitions in Europe and Northern Africa more fully at that time.
My experience regarding this issue is certainly from anti-Catholic sources, but not Protestant ones. I had made a study of ancient European trade routes some years ago, and in the course of that study, relied upon the work of bards and troubadours, as well as more conventional first person historical sources.
I am so offended by the revisionism I find going on regarding this subject that I have made it a personal priority to correct it.
stay tuned.