An account of the Fourth Crusade, focusing on how it deviated from its original purpose and led to the sack of Constantinople. The narrative explores the political intrigue, economic interests, and shifting alliances that turned a religious mission into a campaign driven by greed and power. It reveals how internal divisions and opportunism among Western leaders resulted in a brutal assault on a fellow Christian city, leaving a lasting impact on East-West relations and the future of the Byzantine Empire.
Dimensions:
24 x 16 x 2 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Publisher:
Oxford University Press