Alexius Part 11
On seeing this he covered his face with his vizor which depended from the rim of his helmet, and rushing with violence against these...
Alexius Part 10
Then, my father, hurling himself into the midst of the foe, by his valiant struggles did indeed discomfit just that part in which he...
Alexius Part 9
All the Thessalians were on horseback , and what with their iron cuirasses and helmets on their heads gleaming brightly, the horses pricking up...
Alexius Part 8
These were given to Alexius, my father, and at the same time allied troops were called for from the Turks, and the Emperor’s Council...
Alexius Part 7
The “why” and “wherefore” of this I need not relate, as his revolt has previously been recounted in the Caesar’s history. And yet it...
Alexius Part 6
Even so, he was not satisfied with what had been accomplished, nor did he relax over the rest of the business, as if he...
Alexius Part 5
For this reason they wish to support Ursel’s tyranny, so that by fawning upon him with good wishes they may preserve their own skins...
Alexius Part 4
After spending a whole night in the greatest perplexity, he decided to borrow the sum from the inhabitants of Amaseia. At the break of...
Alexius Part 3
Certainly the most effective of his methods for conciliating Tutach was, speaking broadly, a kind of offering the right hand of friendship; his words...
Alexius Part 2
Although many were entrusted with the war against him, men of high reputation for bravery and of very great knowledge of war and fighting,...