So I was wondering what the effects would be if the infamous Fourth Crusade, rather than sacking Constantinople, had gone for the Holy Land or Egypt (Unsure of original target)?
What would happen in Constantinople without the intervention of a bunch of crazy zealots under a greedy Venetian?
What could prevent the crusade from diverting?
Could a stronger Rhomaion push back the Turks?
Would the fourth crusader force be able to retake Jerusalem?
And to round out, What would the wider effects be on the Middle East (Would it affect the Mongol Invasion in any way?).