Turkish War part 14
However, Constantine refused, saying it was impossible to give away a gift from the Emperor of such value to another the very same day....
Turkish War part 13
For he was keener witted than a two-edged sword, but unstable throughout, except that in his desire to be Emperor he displayed immutability. His...
Turkish War part 12
Moreover, as Alexius did not judge superficially, nor was blind to the truth, nor a prey to reprehensible passions, but weighed facts in the...
Turkish War part 11
But apprehending that he was already detected (for our conscience tries us severely), he considered how to ensure his own safety by flight, and...
Turkish War part 10
It he is plotting against us, he must be proved guilty in the sight of God and men.” Philocales went away distressed, beating his...
Turkish War part 9
As he had lost most of his men, and could no longer offer any resistance, John made his way to the capital. Thereupon Bolcanus...
Turkish War part 8
However, when the Emperor had occupied Scopia, Bolcanus sent envoys with overtures of peace, and absolved himself from all blame for the evil happenings,...
Turkish War part 7
Directly the Sultan, Chtziasthlan, received the news sent him by the Emperor, he at once set to work, and started on the road to...
Turkish War part 6
The island also needed a military governor, so he appointed Philocales Eumathius as Stratopedarch, assigning the protection of it to him, and gave him...
Turkish War part 5
But Rhapsomates put off the battle for some time, not really for the purpose of preparing for the clash of arms as if he...
