Memorials of the Greek Empire—Works of Constantine Porphyrogenitus, Their Imperfections—Embassy of Liutprand—The
Themes, or Provinces of the Empire, and its Limits in every Age—GeneralWealth and Populousness—State of Peloponesus: Sclavonians—Freemen of Laconia—
Cities and Revenue of Peloponnesus—
Manufactures —especially of silk
—Transported from Greece to Sicily— Revenue of the Greek Empire—Pomp and Luxury of the Emperors—The Palace of Constantinople, Furniture and Attendants—Honours and Titles of the Imperial Family— Offices of the Palace, the State, and the Army—Adoration of the Emperor—Reception of Ambassadors. Processions and Acclamations— Marriage of the Caesars with foreign Nations |