Michael V Part 18
33. The war, therefore, flared up against him all the more bitterly. But the rebels were afraid lest the combined efforts of Michael and...
Michael V Part 17
His retinue were armed with daggers, so that if anyone met them, they could slay him at once. Charging thus through the city they...
Michael V Part 16
29. It was decided first to attack the emperor’s family and tear down their proud and luxurious mansions. With this object they advanced to...
Michael V Part 15
How was it this low-born fellow dared to raise a hand against a woman of such lineage? How could he conceive so vile a...
Michael V Part 14
25. Up to this time the emperor had lived in the lap of luxury and he was extremely proud of his achievements. Throughout the...
Michael V Part 13
It was like a scene from a play. Her so-called plots against himself were revealed, while he told them how for a long time...
Michael V Part 12
She spoke of her father and her ancestors (her family had occupied the throne for four generations before she inherited the Empire) and when...
Michael V Part 11
I say this, because I myself have some knowledge of the science, a knowledge acquired after long and diligent study, and I have been...
Michael V Part 10
Not one of the agreements made with her was respected by Michael, and when even these restrictions failed to satisfy him, he brought upon...
Michael V Part 9
Every one of them was a eunuch. They understood what he required of them and they were well fitted to serve his desires. Indeed,...
