The Story of RussiaRivingtons, 1885 - 268 sivua |
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Sivu 29
... peace , and wanted a prince who would rule them well . Then they heard of three brothers , princes of the tribe of Rus , who lived in Norway , and were strong and brave . So they sent a messenger to these princes , and the message was ...
... peace , and wanted a prince who would rule them well . Then they heard of three brothers , princes of the tribe of Rus , who lived in Norway , and were strong and brave . So they sent a messenger to these princes , and the message was ...
Sivu 31
... Greeks were in great fear . They , too , tried cunning , and offered Oleg's men poisoned food when they came to treat for peace . But Oleg was still more cunning , for he had forbidden the men to III . ] HOW THE RUSSIANS GOT THEIR NAME 31.
... Greeks were in great fear . They , too , tried cunning , and offered Oleg's men poisoned food when they came to treat for peace . But Oleg was still more cunning , for he had forbidden the men to III . ] HOW THE RUSSIANS GOT THEIR NAME 31.
Sivu 32
... peace was made . It was agreed that the Greeks should pay Oleg sums of money , and that the Russians might live and trade in Constantinople . Only they were not to come armed nor in large bands . Then Oleg in his pride nailed his shield ...
... peace was made . It was agreed that the Greeks should pay Oleg sums of money , and that the Russians might live and trade in Constantinople . Only they were not to come armed nor in large bands . Then Oleg in his pride nailed his shield ...
Sivu 39
... peace . The Emperor then made them promise that they would never invade Constantinople again , but help to defend it . So they swore by Perun and Voloss , saying , " If we do not keep our word , may we become as yellow as gold , and ...
... peace . The Emperor then made them promise that they would never invade Constantinople again , but help to defend it . So they swore by Perun and Voloss , saying , " If we do not keep our word , may we become as yellow as gold , and ...
Sivu 60
... peace . His name was Vassilko . But he died sadly . His cousin seized him treacherously , and sent him away in a cart , loaded with fetters . His eyes were put out , and so he died . Once it seemed as if these princes were growing weary ...
... peace . His name was Vassilko . But he died sadly . His cousin seized him treacherously , and sent him away in a cart , loaded with fetters . His eyes were put out , and so he died . Once it seemed as if these princes were growing weary ...
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