Background information: This account of Urban II’s speech was included in a chronicle of the First Crusade called Gesta Francorum (“Deeds of the Franks”). Historians believe it was written by a member of the crusading party, sometime about 1100. He was likely not at Clermont when Urban’s speech was delivered.What is the identity of the author of this source?
Answer
A
an unknown author who witnessed the event
B
an unknown author who likely did not witness the event
C
a known author who witnessed the event
D
a known author who likely did not witness the event