The Crusades The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople Jonathan Phillips sees one of the most notorious events in European history as a typical ‘clash of cultures’. Jonathan Phillips | Published in History Today Volume 54 Issue 5 May 2004 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Byzantine EmpireCrusadesEuropeTurkeyMiddle EastMilitary Related Articles Crusades: The View from the East Crusades: The View from the East Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree