State of the Eastern Empire in the 10th Century
Memorials of the Greek Empire—Works of Constantine Porphyrogenitus, Their Imperfections
Embassy of Liutprand—Themes or Provinces of the Empire & its Limits in every Age
Wealth & Populousness–State of Peloponesus:–
Sclavonians–Freemen of Laconia–
Cities & Revenue
Manufactures–especially of silk–Transported from Greece to Sicily—Revenue of the Greek Empire
Pomp & Luxury of the Emperors
Palace of Constantinople, Furniture & Attendants
Honours & Titles of the Imperial Family
Offices of the Palace, the State & the Army
Adoration of the Emperor–Reception of Ambassadors. Processions & Acclamations
Marriage of the Caesars with foreign Nations
Imaginary Law of Constantine
| 972 | Otho of Germany |
|---|---|
| 988 | Wolodomir of Russia – Despotic Power Coronation Oath–Military Force of the Greeks, the Saracens the Franks Navy of the Greeks Tactics & Character of the Greeks Character & Tactics of the Saracens Franks or Latins – Their Character & Tactics Oblivion of the Latin Language Greek Emperors & their Subjects retain & assert the Name of Romans Period of Ignorance Revival of Greek Learning Decay of Taste & Genius – Want of National Emulation |