26 Nov Historical Inquiry #1: Crusader FactionsThis is a brief investiga

Historical Inquiry #1: Crusader FactionsThis is a brief investigation into a very specific topic, this is not your research paper. Have some more fun with this one.  If you picked one of these for your large research paper then pick a different faction for this assignment.You should use some of the sources I put on the list for research paper #2 as many are ebooks on these subjects. See attached, list of sources. Crusader FactionsPick one of the following and write up a detailed description of them. This paper is more of informational background and less analysis though you may want to add that as well.Islamic Factions:Seljuk Turks (“sub-empire” of Abbasid Empire)Abbasid Empire (Sunni)-during the CrusadesFatimid Caliphate (Shia, Egypt)Saladin (founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty)Mamluks (slave warriors)Assassins (Nizari Ismailis)Christian Factions:Byzantine Empire-during the CrusadesKingdom of Jerusalem (maybe pick 1 of its kings)Principality of AntiochKnights TemplarsKnights HospitallersPlease follow the format:Write 2-3 pages double spaced in 11-point fontUse 1-2 academic sources to back up your ideas and claims.1-2 chapters of a book is fine but you could also use articles if you want.(NO: textbooks, book reviews, encyclopedias, .com, political .orgs, or the like)Use footnotes-Chicago Style Citation (See the historic methods module for help)Have a bibliography at the end. (this does not count as one of the 2-3 pages)Part 2Crusader Factions1. Name your Crusades Era faction2. Give a brief background.3. Tell us about a few interesting events or people involved with you faction.