Eulenspiegel and the Merchant part 3
So they stopped and called Howleglass in a great passion, inquiring what vile work he had been doing, and swore and threatened dreadfully. Just...
Alexius Part 1
From Alexius’ youth to the last months of Botaniates’ Reign
I the Emperor Alexius, who was also my father, had been of great service to...
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,...
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 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 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 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 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 9
All the Thessalians were on horseback , and what with their iron cuirasses and helmets on their heads gleaming brightly, the horses pricking up...
Ancient Egypt
Introduction
In determining the development of the short story in Egypt, it is necessary to study the inscriptions on papyri and stone monuments, a process...
