The Revolt of the Comneni part 27
Now when Borilus learnt of the entry of the Comneni and of the army’s dispersal throughout the city, occupied with plundering and wholly intent...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 26
So they hastened to the house of Iberitzes where Nicephorus Palaeologus overtook them and said, ” The Emperor sends you this message: ‘ I...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 25
Next he sailed away from there with the fleet and reached the Acropolis where he led fresh shouts of acclamation. There he commanded the...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 24
Recognizing the latter from afar as one of his former acquaintances, he sailed alongside the vessel, hailed him and asked the usual questions, “Whence...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 23
During the rest of the night, however, after posting the light-armed, they pushed on at a marching pace – the Comneni held the centre...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 22
Thus Manganes postponed the writing of the Golden Bull in order to keep Melissenus in suspense, for he feared that if the Bull, which...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 21
He therefore found out which soldiers were on duty in the various towers. He learnt that in one place the “Immortals” were on guard...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 20
IX Now when Botaniates, saw the size of the army of the Comneni and its composition of men of all races, and that it...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 19
In spite of this business they did not by any means neglect the siege, but as often as possible made skirmishing attacks upon the...
The Revolt of the Comneni part 18
After this act the Ducases led the acclamations for they favoured this man for many reasons and especially because their relation, Iresn, my mother...
