……………turned out to be a boom to the Italian economy as they could transport men and goods to Jerusalem, Damascus and Baghdad.

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The Crusades, which were military expeditions from parts of Europe to the Eastern Mediterranean, significantly benefited the Italian economy. Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa became major trading hubs, as they provided the ships and logistics for transporting crusaders, as well as goods, to and from the Middle East. This increased trade and contact with the East enriched these cities and contributed to the economic boom in Italy.

……………Turned Out to Be a Boom to the Italian Economy