| 单词 | Genseric |
| 例句 | Around 430, under their leader Genseric, they were invited by Bonifacius, Rome’s governor in North Africa, to help him establish himself as a ruler independent of Rome. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z When, two years later, Rome lay at the mercy of Genseric, the same Pope interposed with the Vandal conqueror, and obtained from him a partial cessation of the massacre. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z In North Africa Genseric the Vandal established a powerful dominion, and set about preparing an invasion of Italy by sea. The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire 2012-02-01T03:00:10.887Z It had existed just 104 years, since Genseric entered Africa in a.d. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Vitiges tore the marble from the mausoleum of Hadrian and destroyed the aqueducts; Genseric dismantled the temple of Jupiter; Robert Guiscard laid waste the Campus Martius and other parts of the city by fire. Rome 2011-07-24T02:00:10.227Z Unsatisfied, Genseric then pursued a plan to extend his control over Roman North Africa by breaking the treaty and invading Carthage, which he seized in 439. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z His suggestion of the theory of association, 23, 24 Genseric, effect of his conquest of Africa upon Italy, ii. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z The following or fifth century, was distinguished by the first capture of Rome, and its successive devastations by Alaric, Genseric, and Attila. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z The Visigoths, under Alaric, captured the city in 410 and were merciful; the Vandals, under Genseric, captured it in 455 and were cruel. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z That is the testimony of the three centuries from Genseric the Vandal to Aistulf the Lombard. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII Early in the 5th century Genseric the Vandal surrounded it with walls and for some time made it his capital. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" Effect of the conquest of Genseric of, 82 Agapæ, or love feasts, of the Christians, how regarded by the pagans, i. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z It was not till the establishment of the Vandal kingdom in Africa under Genseric that a revival in naval warfare on a large scale took place. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships As for Goths and Vandals, Genseric undoubtedly did some mischief in the way of carrying off precious objects, but even he is not charged with the actual destruction of any buildings. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 Genseric had simply brought whole shiploads of the brightest hues he could drag from the palaces of plundered Rome, with statues and bas-reliefs, which were put together here with little choice. The Scarlet Banner Four years after this event, through intrigues in the imperial family, Genseric, the Vandal king, was invited from Africa to Rome. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition We are following the fortunes of Rome in the 300 years from Genseric to Astolphus. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The city was successively attacked by the Goths under Alaric, and by the Vandals under Genseric, and was threatened by the Huns under Attila. The Faith of Our Fathers They were commanded by Genseric, one of those hideous monsters, who combined great military talents with every vice. Ancient States and Empires Genseric's descendants shrink from the weight of their weapons'? The Scarlet Banner When Count Boniface, incited by the intrigues of the patrician �tius, invited Genseric, the King of the Vandals, into Africa, that barbarian found in the discontented sectaries his most effectual aid. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition We may place this moment at the date of its capture by Genseric. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The pillage lasted fourteen days and nights; and all that yet remained of public and private wealth, of sacred or profane treasure, was diligently transported to the vessels of Genseric. A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse With fifty thousand warriors, Genseric devastated the country, and Boniface, too late repenting of his error, turned against the common foe, but was defeated, and obliged to cede to the barbarians three important provinces, A.D. Ancient States and Empires God, the terrible God of vengeance, will visit the sins of our fathers upon us all,--on our whole nation, especially on Genseric's race. The Scarlet Banner Sismondi recalls to his disadvantage that he was the friend of Count Boniface, who invited Genseric and his Vandals into Africa; the bloody consequences of that conspiracy cannot be exaggerated. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition It seems to me that, as Genseric was the worst and most ignoble of the Teutonic Arian princes, Theodorich was the best. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The symbol of a burning mountain fitly represents the armed invaders under Genseric. A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse Leo, the intrepid bishop, sought his camp, as he had once before entreated Genseric. Ancient States and Empires But it is true: they can no longer carry Genseric's armor. The Scarlet Banner Finally, by a curious freak of history, Genseric the Vandal took a fleet out from Carthage against Rome, and swept the Mediterranean. A History of Sea Power Many thousand Romans of every age and condition Genseric carried as slaves to Carthage, together with Eudocia and her daughters, the eldest of whom Genseric compelled to marry his son Hunnerich. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The leaders of the revolution had succeeded one another, as Attila had come after Alaric, and as Genseric had been followed by Odoacer. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre It was not they, but Genseric and Attila and the barbarians, who destroyed the atomic philosophy. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 Genseric brought with him an army of heroes, brave, trained by twenty years of warfare with other Germans and with the Romans in the mountains of Spain, simple, plain in tastes, rigid in morals. The Scarlet Banner Genseric had transported these relics to Africa, when he plundered Rome in the year 455. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 With the consent of Leo, and at the request of Genseric, he had been already named emperor. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I Here he exhorted the faithful to defend their religious liberty and their lives, uncertain if the Vandal hordes of Genseric were not about to sweep away the faith and the language of Rome. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 The Vandalian tyrant Genseric, having made an expedition into Italy, and plundered the city of Rome, returned to Africa, flushed with the success of his arms. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs According to some they are terrible foes in battle, like all Germans, and as Genseric's men undoubtedly were. The Scarlet Banner In June, 455, the Vandals, under Genseric, plundered the sanctuary, its statues were carried off to adorn the African residence of the king, and half the roof was stripped of its gilt bronze tiles. Pagan and Christian Rome Genseric, a fanatical Arian, persecuted the Catholics in every way, took from them their churches, banished their bishops, tortured and put to death many. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I It dies a natural death, even though some Alaric or Genseric happens to be at hand to take possession of the corpse. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity The Vandals passing from Spain to Africa in the fifth century, under their leader Genseric, committed the most unheard-of cruelties. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs "Or the corsair ships will ravage all our coasts and islands as they did in the days of Genseric." The Scarlet Banner The latter asked the aid of Genseric, king of the Vandals. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale Thus the terrible persecution inaugurated by Genseric when the Vandal host lay around the deathbed of St. Augustine at Hippo in 430 came to an end. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The Vandals who came from Africa with Genseric, their king, did the like. The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8) In the fifth century it was taken by Genseric, and made the capital of the Vandal kingdom in Africa. A Smaller History of Rome But Genseric's posterity inherited only his sceptre, not his greatness. The Scarlet Banner Alaric, Rhadagaisus, Genseric, and Attila were the chief instruments and embodiment of the first; Martin Luther was the chief instrument and embodiment of the second. Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties In Africa, moreover, a succession of cruel Vandal persecutors, almost equal to their original, Genseric, had shaken their tenure of the country. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I The Empress was given back to her friends at Constantinople, but one of her daughters was kept by the Vandals, and was married to the son of Genseric. Young Folks' History of Rome Genseric, the Vandal king, conquered Africa, although Boniface, repenting of his conduct, endeavored to recover the province; and thus Italy was now threatened on the south by the Vandal power in Africa. A Smaller History of Rome He first defeated the natives, the Moors, those sons of the desert who had always proved superior to the weak descendants of Genseric. The Scarlet Banner Leo I, Emperor of the East, aided by the Western Empire, makes an earnest but ineffectual effort against the Vandals under Genseric. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 In Leo's time the earth reeled beneath the tread of Attila, the city groaned beneath Genseric's hoof. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I But it was now too late; Genseric and his Vandals were on the way, and there was nothing for it but to fight his best against them. Young Folks' History of Rome Some apply this symbol of a "falling star" to Genseric, but this is incongruous. Notes on the Apocalypse Woe to the lofty towers of Genseric's citadel! The Scarlet Banner In 451, with Genseric, King of the Vandals, for his ally, he invaded Gaul. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 When Genseric had carried off his spoil, the throne of the western empire, no longer claimed by anyone of the imperial race, became a prey to ambitious generals. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I Eudoxia sent a message to invite the dreadful Genseric, king of the Vandals, to come and deliver her from a rebel who had slain the lawful Emperor. Young Folks' History of Rome Genseric thus became master of the Mediterranean; and the coasts of Asia, Greece, and Italy, were exposed to his depredations. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson And it is also true that Genseric was as cruel as a demon to the defenceless and the prisoners. The Scarlet Banner Trigetius, who had wielded the powers of a prefect, and who, seventeen years before, had been despatched upon a similar mission to Genseric the Vandal, was another. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 Again, no record of that misery has been kept; but the hand of Genseric was heavier than that of Alaric, in proportion as the Vandal was cruel where the Ostrogoth was generous. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I Genseric's ships were ready, and sailed into the Tiber; while the Romans, mad with terror, stoned Maximus in their streets. Young Folks' History of Rome Genseric, taking advantage of a favourable wind, manned his largest ships with his bravest and most skilful sailors; and they towed after them vessels filled with combustible materials. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson I am not waging war with the Vandals, nor do I break the compact of perpetual peace concluded with Genseric. The Scarlet Banner If that were all, the pirate ships of the Vandal Genseric might repeat upon their poor dwellings all the terror of Attila. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 The Vandals, rudest of all the German peoples, had been invited by Count Boniface, in 429, to pass over from Spain under their king Genseric to the Roman province of North Africa. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I He showed himself brave and spirited; led an army into Spain and attacked Genseric; but he was beaten, and came back disappointed. Young Folks' History of Rome This fleet arrived in Sicily, but performed nothing; and Genseric, notwithstanding the law of Theodosius, obtained the means and the skill of fitting out a formidable fleet. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson "The setting sun will see Genseric's old banner floating again in restored beauty from the palace roof." The Scarlet Banner The Vandals, having acquired Spain, landed in Africa, eighty thousand strong, under Genseric. The Art of War Rome was without a force raised to save it from the pitiless robbery of Genseric. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I This was its condition when Genseric, from his fixed position in Africa, began his desolating incursions; therefore the next symbol is that of a mountain cast into "the sea." The Revelation Explained The conquest of England by William wrought less immediate change than when the first English conquerors slew, expelled, or enslaved the whole nation of the vanquished Britons or than when Africa was subdued by Genseric. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Yes, but Genseric's old battle-standard was not shaken from its proud dreams on account of those little skirmishes. The Scarlet Banner Yes, madame, like Genseric, like Shakespeare, like Byron, like Walter Scott, like Talleyrand, but that did not hinder his getting along in the world. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Even Genseric was only a pirate, not a Mongol, and after a hundred years the Vandal reign was overthrown and North Africa reunited to the empire. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I During his military career, 429-468, he became the terror of the inhabitants of the empire, insomuch that historians designate him "the terrible Genseric." The Revelation Explained Genseric, king of the Vandals, sacked and pillaged the ancient capital in June 455. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Because--But to answer this question I should have to repeat the whole story of our--the Romans', the Catholics'--sufferings from the first step which Genseric took upon this soil. The Scarlet Banner From the sea no enemy ever attempted to reach her till Genseric landed at Ostia in A.D. Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero He had made great exertions to punish Genseric by reconquering Africa. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I Contemporary historians distinguish Alaric by the epithets "The Scourge of God," "The Destroyer of Nations"; while the great Vandal leader is designated "The Terrible Genseric." The Revelation Explained Genseric, king of the Vandals, in 429 crossed into Africa, conquered the province, and set up in the depopulated territory, with Carthage as his capital, a new rule and government. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History In the Vandal camp on the left bank of the stream, Genseric's great banner floated from the royal tent, its folds often lifted by the night wind, rustling softly in the warm, dark air. The Scarlet Banner From the palace of Belisarius, the procession was conducted through the principal streets to the hippodrome; and this memorable day seemed to avenge the injuries of Genseric, and to expiate the shame of the Romans. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 The persecution of the Donatists was an event not less favorable to the designs of Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 By a treaty concluded in 476, the emperor Zeno recognized Genseric as master of all Africa. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The Great Roman Empire was collapsing before the strokes of such as Alaric the Goth, Attila the Hun, and Genseric the Vandal. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War All the earth's rich treasures heaped Genseric in Carthage fair. The Scarlet Banner As their own, by the double right of conquest and inheritance, they claimed the estates which Genseric had assigned to his victorious troops. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 Genseric himself, in his early youth, had renounced the orthodox communion; and the apostate could neither grant, nor expect, a sincere forgiveness. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 At last, in the spring of the year 429, the Vandals and the Alani, having joined forces on the Spanish coast under their King, Genseric, crossed the Straits of Gibraltar. Saint Augustin Genseric, with his allies, tribes of nomad Moors, defeated him in a bloody battle, and besieged Hippo for fourteen months. Outline of Universal History When Genseric pillaged Rome, he bore away the Temple treasures on his corsair ships to Carthage. The Scarlet Banner The faith of Egypt had prevailed: but the vanquished party was supported by the same pope who encountered without fear the hostile rage of Attila and Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 The pillage lasted fourteen days and nights; and all that yet remained of public or private wealth, of sacred or profane treasure, was diligently transported to the vessels of Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Boniface, having failed in his endeavours to negotiate the retreat of the Vandals, was defeated by Genseric, and obliged to fall back into Hippo with an army of mercenary Goths. Saint Augustin Genseric was characterized by genius and energy as well as by cruelty and avarice. Outline of Universal History Bow thee, bow thee to the dust, Bruised race of Genseric; Kiss the rod in gratitude. The Scarlet Banner Augustine, born twenty-three years later, died in his cathedral city of Hippo during its siege by Genseric in the brief war which transformed Africa from a Roman province to a Vandal kingdom. Latin Literature Without the help of a personal interview, Genseric was sufficiently acquainted with the genius and designs of his adversary. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 After the death of Genseric the Vandal power declined. The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus First, he attacked Theodosius II. in the East, to force him to recall the troops which he had sent against Genseric. Outline of Universal History But I could permit no scion of Genseric's race to live: Justinian would have received your two captives with honors after the victory of Belisarius! The Scarlet Banner She in revenge sent to Genseric a secret message to attack Rome. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. In the spring of each year, they equipped a formidable navy in the port of Carthage; and Genseric himself, though in a very advanced age, still commanded in person the most important expeditions. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 The king of these Vandals was Genseric, the worthy rival of Alaric and Attila, as a "scourge of God." The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. ATTILA: CHALONS.—The enemy whom Genseric invoked to make a diversion in his favor against the combined rulers of the East and of the West, was Attila. Outline of Universal History The treasure of the Vandals, gathered by Genseric from the coasts and islands of three seas, will go into the hands of the imperial pair at Constantinople. The Scarlet Banner In the year 455 a Vandal fleet, led by the dread Genseric, sailed up the Tiber. General History for Colleges and High Schools As long as Aspar degraded the majesty of the throne, the secret correspondence of religion and interest engaged him to favor the cause of Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Genseric gladly availed himself of an invitation which held out to him the richest prize in the empire. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. For twenty years longer Genseric ruled over the Mediterranean in spite of the hostility of both empires. Outline of Universal History He could not believe that Genseric's capital had actually fallen into his hands with so little trouble. The Scarlet Banner Genseric granted to the pious bishop the lives of the citizens, but said that the plunder of the capital belonged to his warriors. General History for Colleges and High Schools These difficulties were gradually subdued by the spirit, the perseverance, and the cruelty of Genseric; who alternately applied the arts of peace and war to the establishment of his African kingdom. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Boniface put himself in the attitude of a rebel, and fearing the imperial forces, invited Genseric and his Vandals to Africa, with the proposal of an alliance and an advantageous settlement. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Genseric, king of the Vandals, conquers the Roman province of North Africa. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo The star to-night came from the east; and from the east will come the conquerors of Genseric's people! The Scarlet Banner The story of the twenty years following the sack of the capital by Genseric affords only a repetition of the events we have been narrating. General History for Colleges and High Schools While the emperor Majorian assiduously labored to restore the happiness and virtue of the Romans, he encountered the arms of Genseric, from his character and situation their most formidable enemy. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Eudoxia met Genseric at the gates in royal robes and jewels. Roman and the Teuton For many years he plundered towns along the coasts, so that the name of Genseric became a terror to the people of all the countries bordering the Mediterranean. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Besides the soldiers have fallen back into their old fear of Genseric's fleet, and there is no Empress on board who might order some one to dream again. The Scarlet Banner For these reasons the Vandals gladly undertook the enterprise, and under Genseric, their king, became lords of Africa. History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy The revolutions of the palace, which left the Western empire without a defender, and without a lawful prince, dispelled the apprehensions, and stimulated the avarice, of Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 She sent across the seas to Africa, to Genseric the Vandal, the cruel tyrant and persecutor. Roman and the Teuton II One day a Roman ship came to Carthage with a messenger from the Empress Eudoxia to Genseric. Famous Men of the Middle Ages If you should die, then, according to Genseric's law of succession, Hoamer, as the oldest male scion of the race, would follow. The Scarlet Banner This was the Titan-like achievement of Alaric, of Genseric, of Attila, and of Mohammed. New Forces in Old China An Inevitable Awakening On the third day after the tumult, Genseric boldly advanced from the port of Ostia to the gates of the defenceless city. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Opposite to the side facing the sea, rose, at the summit of five steps, a stately structure, the throne of Genseric. The Scarlet Banner Genseric then got ready a fleet and a great army, and sailed across the Mediterranean to the mouth of the Tiber. Famous Men of the Middle Ages "O Gelimer, thou hero, grandson of Genseric, does not every pulsation of your heart give the lie to this gloomy delusion." The Scarlet Banner Like the description of Genseric and his graybeards! The Scarlet Banner He had married Placidia, the younger daughter of Valentinian, after she was restored by Genseric; who still detained her sister Eudoxia, as the wife, or rather as the captive, of his son. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 The god of wishes himself, who breathes in and rules the wind, is sending it to you, descendants of Genseric. The Scarlet Banner But Genseric did not wait for the Roman fleet to come to attack him in his capital. Famous Men of the Middle Ages I am a grandson of Genseric,' was the lad's answer. The Scarlet Banner He also sent a letter to Genseric, inviting him to come to Africa with an army. Famous Men of the Middle Ages But Genseric was saved from impending and inevitable ruin by the treachery of some powerful subjects, envious, or apprehensive, of their master's success. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Genseric was greatly delighted to receive the invitation from Boniface. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Genseric captured this town after a siege of thirteen months. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Or she expects to gain the treasures brought to the capitol in Carthage from every land by Genseric's corsair ships,--the riches of the temple of Jerusalem are among them. The Scarlet Banner Three days later Genseric and his army were at the gates of Rome. Famous Men of the Middle Ages The intelligence of this loss extorted from Genseric some insidious and ineffectual propositions of peace; but he was still more seriously alarmed by the reconciliation of Marcellinus with the two empires. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 III Some years after the capture of Rome by Genseric, there was a Roman emperor named Ma-jo'ri-an. Famous Men of the Middle Ages A great many of the natives of Africa joined the army of Genseric. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Belisarius and the principal leaders, with some picked troops, went up to the capitol, and our General formally took his seat upon Genseric's gold and purple throne. The Scarlet Banner Genseric asked for a truce for five days to consider terms of peace, and the truce was granted. Famous Men of the Middle Ages During this short interval, the wind became favorable to the designs of Genseric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Genseric continued his work of conquest until he took the city of Carthage, which he made the capital of his new kingdom in Africa. Famous Men of the Middle Ages But since then Rome had become again grand and wealthy, so there was plenty for Genseric and his Vandals to carry away. Famous Men of the Middle Ages "Genseric!" said the youth, softly; his tone expressed both hate and horror. The Scarlet Banner About the time that Genseric became king, the governor of the Roman province in the north of Africa, on the Mediterranean coast, was a man called Count Boniface. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Genseric beheld the danger with firmness, and eluded it with his veteran dexterity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 He now regretted having invited the Vandals to Africa and tried to induce them to return to Spain, but Genseric sternly refused. Famous Men of the Middle Ages Genseric received him with respect and entertained him hospitably, not knowing that he was the Emperor Majorian. Famous Men of the Middle Ages True, Justinian's zeal has cooled considerably since the failure of the crafty plan to destroy Genseric's kingdom; almost without a battle, principally by "arts,"--treachery, ordinary people term them. The Scarlet Banner Genseric lived to a good old age, and when he died, in 477, all the countries he had conquered during his life still remained parts of the Vandal dominions. Famous Men of the Middle Ages One of the daughters was soon afterwards married to Genseric's eldest son, Hunneric. Famous Men of the Middle Ages |
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