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... troops as he could hastily collect he was obliged to give battle to the Danes , over whom he at first gained an advantage ; but his pressing after them too eagerly turned the day against him . Still the loss of the victors was so ...
... troops as he could hastily collect he was obliged to give battle to the Danes , over whom he at first gained an advantage ; but his pressing after them too eagerly turned the day against him . Still the loss of the victors was so ...
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... troops of various nations . French and Normans were found among them ; and the spear - men were commanded by Ursel of Baliol , the ancestor of the Scottish kings of that name . Alp Arslan , who had left the conduct of the war to his ...
... troops of various nations . French and Normans were found among them ; and the spear - men were commanded by Ursel of Baliol , the ancestor of the Scottish kings of that name . Alp Arslan , who had left the conduct of the war to his ...
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... troops had fallen ; and after offering up a devout prayer , he gave free permission to all who chose to retire from the conflict . Then throwing aside his bow and arrows , he armed himself with mace and scimitar , put on a white robe ...
... troops had fallen ; and after offering up a devout prayer , he gave free permission to all who chose to retire from the conflict . Then throwing aside his bow and arrows , he armed himself with mace and scimitar , put on a white robe ...
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... troops . Twenty days they were traversing it . Immediately that this was accomplished , they attacked the fort of Bersem , which fell into their hands , notwithstanding the obstinacy with which its governor defended it . Carried before ...
... troops . Twenty days they were traversing it . Immediately that this was accomplished , they attacked the fort of Bersem , which fell into their hands , notwithstanding the obstinacy with which its governor defended it . Carried before ...
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... troops of various nations . French and Normans were found among them ; and the spear - men were commanded by Ursel of Baliol , the ancestor of the Scottish kings of that name . Alp Arslan , who had left the conduct of the war to his ...
... troops of various nations . French and Normans were found among them ; and the spear - men were commanded by Ursel of Baliol , the ancestor of the Scottish kings of that name . Alp Arslan , who had left the conduct of the war to his ...
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