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Alexius Part 34

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The first was that the monk in his train was a deceiver, and cheat, and only impersonating the Emperor Michael, and that the whole...

Alexius Part 33

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Now, Bohemond took after his father in all things, in audacity, bodily strength, bravery, and untamable temper; for he was of exactly the same...

Alexius Part 32

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For what man in his senses would assail so great a father? As for me, I would have thee know that I am arming...

Alexius Part 31

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When either side (to wit, Henry, King of Germany, and the Pope) had brought up their armies, and set them in battle array, directly...

Alexius Part 30

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To prevent the King’s becoming too insupportable by an alliance with Robert, he anticipated him in sending offers of peace to Robert, though before...

Alexius Part 29

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The King of Germany on his side indicted the Pope of usurpation, as he had seized the apostolic chair without his consent. Moreover, he...

Alexius Part 28

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In various ingenious ways also Robert caught the ear of the public; one day he would commiserate himself on the sad fate of his...

Alexius Part 27

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The story runs thus, the arch-villain Robert who was hatching war against the Romans, and had been making his preparations for some time, was...

Alexius Part 26

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That man Robert, who from a most inconspicuous beginning had grown most conspicuous, and amassed great power, now desired eagerly to become Roman Emperor,...

Alexius Part 25

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XII Having thus become master of all Mascabeles’ possessions, he after that grew daily in power, and becoming ever more despotic, piled cities upon...

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Discovering Bogazkale

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