Note 086 In the worthless story of the disputes and misfortunes of the two brothers, Phranza (1. iii. c. 21-30) is too partial on the side of Thomas: Ducas (c. 44, 45) is too brief, and Chalcocondyles (1. viii. ix. x.) too diffuse and digressive.]

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The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire —Fall In The East —Chapter 68