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by Geoffroy De Villehardouin (Author), T. Smith (Translator)
The Chronicle of Geoffry de Villehardouin: Concerning the Conquest of Constantinople is a historical account of the Fourth Crusade, written by the French knight and chronicler Geoffry de Villehardouin. The book was originally written in Old French in the 13th century, but this edition is a translation into English by Thomas Johnes, published in 1829.The book chronicles the events leading up to the Fourth Crusade, including the political and religious motivations behind it, as well as the military campaigns and battles that took place. Villehardouin was a participant in the crusade, and his account provides a first-hand perspective on the events.The main focus of the book is the conquest of Constantinople, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire at the time. The crusaders, who were supposed to be fighting to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims, instead turned their attention to Constantinople, which they saw as a valuable prize. The siege and eventual capture of the city is described in detail, as well as the aftermath and the establishment of a Latin Empire in Constantinople.The book is considered an important historical source for the Fourth Crusade, and Villehardouin's account is highly regarded for its accuracy and detail. It provides insight into the political and religious climate of the time, as well as the motivations and actions of the crusaders.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.
