Michael V Part 8
Michael, on the other hand, being the supreme ruler of the Empire, was in a superior position and he made good use of it....
Michael V Part 7
He gradually developed this theme and presently launched a big-scale attack. He recalled John’s arrogance in the past, exposed his ill-will and deceit in...
Michael V Part 6
He proceeded to effect a reconciliation between the emperor and his kinsmen. He persuaded him to grant certain privileges to them, with the promise...
Michael V Part 5
In fact, more than that, he seems to me to have felt envy even for the supernatural, so great was his dislike and suspicion...
Michael V Part 4
They shared their secrets. They stood side by side in their campaign against John, knowing that he, on his part, was scheming against them....
Michael V Part 3
The more he acquiesced in John’s schemes, the more John suspected his motives. He plumbed the hollow depths of the young emperor’s mind, but...
Michael V Part 2
4. So with one accord they straightway banded together for the contest. With the artillery of their logic they laid siege to her soul...
Michael V Part 1
Michael V 1041-1042
Theodora 1049
1. His nephew, whom I have mentioned several times in the last book, succeeded him as emperor. In fact, when John...
The Institutes 535 CE part 71
10. Lastly, it must be observed that in every case of injuria he who has received it may bring either a criminal or a...
The Institutes 535 CE part 70
6. If the injury has been done to a free man, who serves you bona fide, you have no actio, but he can bring...
