Conrad III. joins in the second crusade i. 38;
elected emperor of Germany, ii. 72.
Conrad IV., accession of, i. 392;
his struggles for dominion in Italy, and death, ib.;
his difficulties in Germany, ii. 76.
Conradin (son of Conrad IV.) attempts to regain his inheritance, i. 407;
put to death by Charles of Anjou, ib.
Constance, council of. See [Council].
Constance, treaty of, i, 376.
Constantine V. dethroned by his mother, i. 122.
Constantinople, advantageous position of, ii. 125;
its resistance to the Moslem assaults, 126;
its capture by the Latins, 128;
its magnificence and populousness, 129, 130;
Vandalism of its conquerors, 130;
its recapture by the Greeks, 131;
besieged by Bajazet, 132, and by Amurath, 135;
attacked by Mahomet II., 136;
its fall, 136, 137;
unrealised schemes for its recovery, 137, 138.
Constitution of England. See [English Constitution].
Cordova taken from the Moors, ii. 9;
its extent and wealth, ib. note m.
Corn. See [Agriculture], [Trade].