In the night the Greeks had another calamity added to their misfortune of losing the victory in the day.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our
Battle of Yarmouk
Both sides now prepared for that fight which was to determine the fate of Syria.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the
Arab General Seeks Help From the Caliph
Recruits were instantly raised in every part of Arabia to send to the army.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the
Destruction of Assyria
Today's installment concludes Assyrian Empire Destroyed,our selection from Ancient History of the East by Francois Lenormant and by Emile Chevallier
Assyrian Empire Lacked Cohesion
The restless desire of Babylonia and Chaldea to form a state separate from Assyria grew more decided as time went on.Continuing Assyrian Empire
The New Caliph Enters Cairo
Today's installment concludes Fatimites Conquer Egypt,our selection from History of Egypt in the Middle Ages by Stanley Lane-Poole published in
Fatimits Force the Nile Barrier
The inhabitants of Egypt accepted the new regime with their habitual phlegm.Continuing Fatimites Conquer Egypt,our selection from History of Egypt
The Fatimite’s Leader El-Moizz
The conquest of Egypt was indeed the aim of his life.Continuing Fatimites Conquer Egypt,our selection from History of Egypt in the Middle Ages by
Fatimites Seem Brutal and Barbarous
With the fourth caliph, however, El-Moizz, the conqueror of Egypt, 953-975, the Fatimites entered upon a new phase.Continuing Fatimites Conquer