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... raised , and by its being surrounded by almost impassable forests , and morasses , he made frequent attacks upon the Danes , with such success as to raise the drooping spirits of his small force , and inspire them with hope of ultimate ...
... raised , and by its being surrounded by almost impassable forests , and morasses , he made frequent attacks upon the Danes , with such success as to raise the drooping spirits of his small force , and inspire them with hope of ultimate ...
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... raised to the imperial throne a brave soldier , named Romanus Diogenes , who , in person , took the field against Alp Arslan . His energy and activity infused a better spirit into the soldiers of the Empire . In several battles the ...
... raised to the imperial throne a brave soldier , named Romanus Diogenes , who , in person , took the field against Alp Arslan . His energy and activity infused a better spirit into the soldiers of the Empire . In several battles the ...
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... raised him from the ground , and with signs of respectful sym- pathy , assured him of safety and honourable treatment . The Em- peror was then conducted to a tent where , twice each day , he was served by the Sultan's officers , with ...
... raised him from the ground , and with signs of respectful sym- pathy , assured him of safety and honourable treatment . The Em- peror was then conducted to a tent where , twice each day , he was served by the Sultan's officers , with ...
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... raised their weapons to protect him , when Alp Arslan , the most skilful archer of his time , checked their advance . Drawing his bow , he sought to avenge himself ; but his foot slipping , the arrow glanced aside , and he received a ...
... raised their weapons to protect him , when Alp Arslan , the most skilful archer of his time , checked their advance . Drawing his bow , he sought to avenge himself ; but his foot slipping , the arrow glanced aside , and he received a ...
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... raised to the imperial throne a brave soldier , named Romanus Diogenes , who , in person , took the field against Alp Arslan . His energy and activity infused a better spirit into the soldiers of the Empire . In several battles the ...
... raised to the imperial throne a brave soldier , named Romanus Diogenes , who , in person , took the field against Alp Arslan . His energy and activity infused a better spirit into the soldiers of the Empire . In several battles the ...
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