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...
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...
Cold Winter
Who says winter is cold?
Here are a few tips for those who keep thinking ` about what to wear in these days when winter...
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...
