Publisher's Synopsis
""The Fall of Constantinople: Being the Story of the Fourth Crusade"" is a historical book written by Edwin Pears in 1885. The book narrates the events leading up to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. It primarily focuses on the Fourth Crusade, which was launched by the Western European powers to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims but ended up attacking Constantinople instead. Pears provides a detailed account of the political and religious tensions between the Byzantine Empire and the Western European powers that led to the Fourth Crusade. He also describes the military campaigns and battles that took place during the siege of Constantinople, including the use of new weapons and tactics by the Ottoman Turks. The book also examines the cultural and economic impact of the fall of Constantinople on Europe and the Middle East, as well as the legacy of the Byzantine Empire. Pears draws on a variety of primary sources, including chronicles, letters, and eyewitness accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this pivotal moment in world history. Overall, ""The Fall of Constantinople: Being the Story of the Fourth Crusade"" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Crusades, or the rise of the Ottoman 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.
