The Revolt of the Comneni part 22
Thus Manganes postponed the writing of the Golden Bull in order to keep Melissenus in suspense, for he feared that if the Bull, which...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 21
He therefore found out which soldiers were on duty in the various towers. He learnt that in one place the “Immortals” were on guard...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 20
IX Now when Botaniates, saw the size of the army of the Comneni and its composition of men of all races, and that it...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 19
In spite of this business they did not by any means neglect the siege, but as often as possible made skirmishing attacks upon the...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 18
After this act the Ducases led the acclamations for they favoured this man for many reasons and especially because their relation, Iresn, my mother...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 17
For, as the whole army was veering to his side and advocating his claims while it did not favour Isaac even in the slightest,...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 16
VII The whole world, agog with excitement, was eagerly looking forward to what would happen and each longed to see the man who was...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 15
The Emperor seeing this called: “Stop and travel with us,” but the other not knowing where he was going and being moreover quite in...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 14
Then thinking it right to send news of their doings to John Ducas, the ex-emperor, who was at that time living on his own...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 13
They took their leave of this woman when they were ready to ride away and they persuaded George Palaeologus to take sides with them...
