decay of the, [144]

Law, Roman, codified by Justinian, [112];

changes of Leo III., [194];

of Basil I., [214]

Lazarus the painter, [224]

Lecky, Mr., views of, discussed, [153]

Lazica, wars of Justinian and Chosroës about, [100]

Leo I., reign of, [60]

Leo III., the Isaurian, seizes the crown, [182];

defends Constantinople, [184];