Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople
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| Author | Villehardouin, Geoffroi de, 1150-1213? |
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| Title | Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Norm Wolcott |
| Summary | "Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople" by Geoffrey de Villehardouin is a historical account of the Fourth Crusade, originally written in the early 13th century. This detailed chronicle chronicles the events surrounding the Crusade's initiation, the motivations behind the call to arms led by Pope Innocent III, and the significant involvement of various noble figures and knights from France. The narrative highlights the complexities of factions and politics at play during the Crusade, showcasing the spiritual and martial quests of those involved. The opening of the work presents the early days of the Fourth Crusade, detailing the influential preaching of Fulk of Neuilly, which sparks widespread enthusiasm among the noble classes in France to take the cross. As various knights and barons, including Count Thibaut and Count Louis, declare their intentions to join the Crusade, Villehardouin emphasizes the impact of the Papal endorsement of the endeavor, including the promise of indulgences for participants. Following this, the narrative shifts to the logistical challenges faced by the crusaders as they assemble and plan their journey to Venice, where they hope to find ships for transport. The human stories intermingle with the wider religious and political motivations, setting the stage for an epic saga of ambition and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
| Subject | Crusades -- Fourth, 1202-1204 |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- History |
| Subject | Latin Empire, 1204-1261 |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- History -- 697-1508 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6032 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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