Headwaters of the river Aboras
“Batnae is on the main route from Antioch to Carrhae and Resaina.” Dacius put a stubby forefinger on the map. “Galerius must intend to...
Armenians under the sword
“For the same reason Crassus risked it several hundred years ago the hope of covering himself with glory with a sudden blow at the...
Inherit the kingdom and build a temple
‘It was no more than he deserved for seeking to destroy his father.”
“No doubt,” Dacius agreed. “But the Jews have another explanation. They claim...
Impartiality led to the disclosure of secrets
So long as a trial was in progress there was no prejudice for or against either litigant, plaintiff or defendant, and both were cross-examined...
The illness became less sever
These events took place in the evening, and not long after Isaac, now utterly despairing both of his throne and his life, allowed himself...
The insignia of the sovereign
I will dwell for a few moments on this affair and the reasons for it. It was mid-day, and the emperor was suffering from...
