Episode 260 - The Fourth Crusade (Part 2)
The Latins sack the city
The History of Byzantium · Robin Pierson
January 31, 20231h 34m
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Show Notes
The Latins assault the city and Alexios Angelos Komnenos flees. Alexios Angelos becomes Emperor and empties the treasury into the Crusaders' hands. But when he runs out of money the two sides face an inevitable confrontation.
Period: 1203-4
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