“To command one of the largest invasion forces ever attempted, Leo chose one of the worst commanders in history. His name was Basiliscus, and his main qualification was being Leo’s brother-in-law Against any other leader, the Vandals would have stood… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“The overpraised are the worst deceivers." -The Saga of Grettir the Strong” — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“To command one of the largest invasion forces ever attempted, Leo chose one of the worst commanders in history. His name was Basiliscus, and… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“Showing his usual preoccupation with himself, he left detailed instructions about his funeral but didn’t bother to address the succession.” — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“The monastery of Noirmoutier, on an island at the mouth of the Loire, was sacked every year from 819 to 836.” — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“Worst of all, they had thrown off the old Roman martial virtues of honor and duty and adopted Christianity with its feminine qualities of… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“Many have been brought to death by overconfidence." -The Saga of Grettir the Strong” — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“One Icelandic man was apparently mocked as a ‘child-lover’ because he refused to participate in the sport of tossing captured babies into the air… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“Despite having murdered his wife and eldest son, he was venerated as a saint—quite an impressive feat for a man who was both deified… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
“Since Aspar was the de facto head of the military, he was quite unfairly blamed for the entire debacle, and his reputation plummeted. Seeing… — Lars Brownworth Copy Share Image
