The Fourth Crusade---and The Sack Of Constantinople
(Jonathan Phillips)
The Fourth Crusade---and the Sack of Constantinople; Phillips, Jonathan; Viking, Penguin Group (U.S.A.) Inc., 975 Hudson Street, New York, New York, 10014, U.S.A
Fourth Crusade sent forth by Pope Alexius III to conquer non-Christian nations, especially Jerusalem; however, they turned their attention ?to conquer the Greek nation of Constantinople? for its wealth, amazingly beautiful temples, and unique architecture. The crusaders planned the attack because they were desperate for supplies, food, and money with which to pay their soldiers. Not only did they conquer Constantinople but also massacred the nation without mercy. The sacking included destruction, sexual violence, atrocities as murder, and the plunder of centuries-old objects; and even the stripping of carpeting and gold leaf from the pulpits and walls before breaking them to pieces. Phillips has skillfully written an account of the Fourth Crusade; beyond that, his description of the battle to conquer Constantinople is presented as though he was in both armies as a witness of every action. His writing style evokes emotional reactions to the sacking of the magnificent city, torturing murders, and thievery of irreplaceable relics that included wood from the cross of Jesus, items from the bodies of some Apostles and the head of James, brother of Christ. The book is written as a novel with the average reader of historical non-fiction in mind; at the same time, the book appeals to the educator and researcher because of its detail within the text and the Chronology, Footnotes, and Bibliography included in the final pages of the book. The illustrations are a disappointment in both quality and the selection; however, this book will be re-read by some and will be a treasure in personal libraries. -30-
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