Note 008
The curious narrative of Levesque (Hist. de
Russie, tom. ii. p. 242 - 247) is extracted from the
patriarchal archives. The scenes of Ferrara and Florence
are described by ignorance and passion; but the Russians are
credible in the account of their own prejudices.]
The History Of The Decline And
Fall Of The Roman Empire
—Fall In The East
—Chapter 67