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–General Wealth & Populousness
State of Peloponesus: Sclavonians– Freemen of Laconia
Cities & Revenue of Peloponnesus–
Manufactures–especially of silk–Transported from Greece to Sicily
Revenue of the Greek Empire–Pomp & Luxury of the Emperors–The 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–The Franks or Latins –Their Character & Tactics–Oblivion of the Latin Language–The 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 |