The Fall Of Constantinople: Being The Story Of The Fourth Crusade (1885) - Couverture souple

Pears, Edwin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 143733010X ISBN 13 : 9781437330106

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The Fall of Constantinople: Being the Story of the Fourth Crusade is a historical book written by Edwin Pears and published in 1885. The book tells the story of the Fourth Crusade, which took place in the 13th century and was intended to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims. However, the crusaders diverted their attention to Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, and sacked the city instead. Pears provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the fall of Constantinople, including the political and religious motivations of the crusaders and the Byzantine Empire. He also describes the siege of the city and the subsequent looting and destruction that took place. The author draws upon a variety of primary sources, including contemporary accounts and chronicles, to provide an accurate and comprehensive narrative of the Fourth Crusade. He also offers his own analysis and interpretation of the events, highlighting the significance of the fall of Constantinople for both the Byzantine Empire and the wider world. Overall, The Fall of Constantinople is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the Crusades, medieval history, or the Byzantine Empire. It provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant events of the Middle Ages and sheds light on the complex political and religious forces that shaped the period.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 143733010X
• ISBN 13: 9781437330106
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 456
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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