"Crusader" is an interesting term whose definition varies according to the eyes of the beholder. To many they are deemed the ultimate in "white knights" and idealism and certainly many truly were, to others they typify the exemplarization of corruption given their heinous acts while to others, particularly to those residing in the Holy Land at the time, the epitome of evil.

The truth is, as it usually is with any group of people, a mixed bag of all of the above.

After all, a synonym for crusader is jihadist. They are both soldiers of their faith.