Written by Geoffrey de Villehardouin, Marshal of Champagne, this chronicle is one of the most important eyewitness accounts of the medieval Crusades. Composed at the beginning of the 13th century, it recounts the preaching of the Fourth Crusade, the assembly of the French and Venetian forces, the capture of Zara, and the dramatic conquest of Constantinople in 1204. Villehardouin’s Memoirs stand as both a military history and a personal testimony, offering invaluable insight into the politics, faith, and conflicts of medieval Europe. More than a chronicle, it is the voice of a soldier and diplomat who witnessed the fall of the greatest Christian city of the East. A timeless classic of medieval literature and Crusader history, essential for readers of history, religion, and epic adventure.