Chapter 2

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The "imperial" taxes were for the emperor's privy purse, the fiscus.

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These foederati were private bands of troops under the leadership of condottiere; these had the title of "count" and received from the state an allowance for the support of their bands.

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The medimnus equalled about one and a half bushels.

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_i.e._ "runners."

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Eregli, on the Sea of Marmora.

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Cape Matapan.

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