Memoirs Or Chronicle Of The Fourth Crusade And The Conquest Of Constantinople (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419192678)

Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople is a historical account written by Geoffrey de Villehardouin, a French knight and chronicler who participated in the Fourth Crusade. The book describes the events leading up to the Crusade, including the planning and organization of the expedition, as well as the battles and sieges that took place during the campaign. Villehardouin also provides a detailed account of the conquest of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, which was a significant turning point in the Crusade. The book offers a firsthand perspective on the motivations and actions of the Crusaders, as well as the political and social context of the time. Overall, Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into one of the most significant events in medieval European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Geoffrey de Villehardouin
ISBN-10: 1419192671
ISBN-13: 9781419192678
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.62w x 0.34d