Western Civilization I / Unit 11 WC1 1007 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Fourth Crusade Sacks Constantinople, 1204
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The idea
The Fourth Crusade, twelve oh two to twelve oh four on the witness, was carried by Venice into a Byzantine succession dispute and sacked Constantinople. A Latin government ruled about fifty years; the only lasting effect was Byzantium weakened before the Turks.
In practice
Christian knights conquered the last remnant of Rome.
Where people slip
The anchor dates it eleven ninety-nine. Use twelve oh four.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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