wars of, [208]
Michael III. (the Drunkard), minority of, [212];
excesses and murder of, [213]
Michael IV. (the Paphlagonian), reign and wars of, [246]
Michael V., ephemeral power of, [247]
Michael VI. (Stratioticus), short reign of, [248-9]
Michael VII. (Ducas), minority of, [251];
disastrous reign of, [256]