Geoffrey of Villehardouin and Warfare in Latin Romania in the Early 13th Century
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Geoffrey of Villehardouin, The Conquest of Constantinople, Fourth Crusade, Latin RomaniaAbstract
The article focuses on the legacy and work of Geoffrey of Villehardouin – one of the most prominent chroniclers of the Fourth Crusade, the conquest of Constantinople by the Latins in 1204, and the subsequent events in the lands of the former Byzantine Empire (Latin Romania) at the beginning of the 13th century. The author's task is to systematize basic information about the war and military affairs in the chronicle of Geoffrey of Villehardouin. The author analyzes Villehardouin’s information in comparison with other written and archaeological data from the period, focusing on the following characteristics: the size of the troops, armament, the order of battle, the strategy and tactics of the Latins, their allies and mercenaries, as well as information about their enemies. Finally, the author affirms the reliability of The Conquest of Constantinople as a source on war and warfare in the studied period.
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