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]