The Chronicle Of Geoffry De Villehardouin: Concerning The Conquest Of Constantinople (1829)

By Geoffroy de Villehardouin

Book Overview

""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 details the events leading up to the Crusade and the eventual conquest of the Byzantine Empire's capital city, Constantinople, in 1204. Villehardouin provides a vivid description of the battles and sieges that took place, as well as the political and religious motivations behind the Crusade. The book also includes insights into the personalities of the key players involved, such as the Venetian Doge Enrico Dandolo and the Crusade's leader, Baldwin of Flanders. This edition of the book was translated into English by Sir Frank Marzials and first published in 1829. It remains an important primary source for historians studying the Fourth Crusade and the Byzantine Empire.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116584303X
• ISBN13: 9781165843039
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"