The book Medival And Modern History volume 1 was written by author Myers, P. V. N. (Philip Van Ness), 1846-1937 Here you can read free online of Medival And Modern History volume 1 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Medival And Modern History volume 1 a good or bad book?
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— Soon after the Northmen had established themselves in Russia, they launched their long boats on the rivers that flow into the Black Sea, and floated down these streams in search of fortune and adventure in the South. As formidable fighters they were welcomed by the emperors of the Eastern empire, and under the name of Varangians were enlisted into the imperial service and assigned the honorable duty of guarding the person of the emperor. Their position at the Byzantine court was the same as t...hat of the Pretorians at Rome, or of the Janizaries in the modern state of the Turkish sultans (par. 245). They rendered good service to the Eastern emperors in their struggles with their various enemies, being headed sbmetimes by distinguished The Danes in Englmid 139 Scandinavian chiefs whom circumstances had driven into exile, or prospect of adventure had allured to the Mediterranean lands. II. The Danes in England 117. Their Ravages in the Island. — The Northmen — Danes, as called by the English writers — began to make descents upon the English coast toward the close of the eighth century.
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