Victory over the Turks part 40
Then I let go the Emperor’s hand and . . . to the Empress … I again applied to his wrist … asphyxia....
Norman West part 15
And many can bear witness to this fact, above all those who know my history. And further testimony to it are the many struggles,...
Lausus and Lydia part 9
But, oh, incredible wonder! Unlooked-for happiness! Lausus, eluding the bounds of the furious animal, struck him a mortal wound and his sword was drawn...
Victory over the Turks part 41
Another very great light has been extinguished too, or rather that brightly shining moon, the great achievement and pride of the East and the...
Norman West part 16
The child had a swarthy complexion, broad forehead, lean cheeks, a nose neither snub nor aquiline but something between the two, very black eyes...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 1
Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694-1779)
Voltaire was born in Paris in 1694. His early education was received at a Jesuit school. He began writing verses at...
Norman West part 1
Norman West : Death of Robert Guiscard : The Turks
I now Bryennius was holding Castoria, as told above, so the Emperor who was eager...
Norman West part 17
In his grief at his father’s refusal he travelled for eight days to reach Nicaea, and there gained access to the Ameer Soliman (who...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 2
But, says Memnon, I must think a little of how I am to regulate my fortune; why, my desires are moderate, my wealth is...
Norman West part 2
Afterwards directly he saw that the Emperor had commenced battle with the Latins on the land-side, he himself was to come as quickly as...
