Historians relied on the judgement of chroniclers to focus on John's ethos. Heracleion is mentioned by many chroniclers in antiquity, including Herodotus, Strabo and Diodorus. Four contemporary Genoese chroniclers claim him as a compatriot. Casanova has been recognized by posterity as one of the foremost chroniclers of his age. This pact is attested to by Catalan chroniclers. This achievement has been recorded by several Chaulukya chroniclers and inscriptions. As a writer, Carr was one of the earliest chroniclers of life in British Columbia. Brian was well regarded by contemporary chroniclers. Contemporary chroniclers did not criticise him for it. Clans lived together in movable settlements named 'Cuman towers' by Kievan Rus' chroniclers. Aurangabad is sometimes referred to as Khujista Bunyad by the Chroniclers of Aurangzeb's reign. This includes Abu Sa'id's execution of Gawhar Shad, which was viewed negatively by contemporary chroniclers. Orderic relays much invaluable information not provided by more methodical chroniclers. Conversely, the lack of accounts from European chroniclers has long raised questions. Instead, he wrote of a number of personalities unknown by other chroniclers.