Today's installment concludes Saracens Destroy the Great Library,our selection from Mahomet and His Successors by Washington Irving published in
The Books Are Burned
"The contents of those books," said he, "are in conformity with the Koran, or they are not. If they are, the Koran is sufficient without them; if they
Muslims Capture Alexandria Twice
Alexandria now lay before them, the metropolis of wealthy Egypt, the emporium of the East, a place strongly fortified and garrisoned, stored with all
Saracens Destroy the Great Library
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Muslim Army Enters Egypt.IntroductionThe fabulous Library of
Assessing Mohammed
Today's installment concludes Mohammed,the name of our combined selection from Washington Irving and Simon Ockley. The concluding installment, by
Mohammed Enters Medina
Mohammed, a fugitive from his native city with a price upon his head, entered Medina more as a conqueror in triumph than an exile seeking an
Mohammed’s Hegira
On the fourth day, when they presumed the ardor of pursuit had abated, the fugitives ventured forth and set out for Medina, on camels.Continuing
Mohammed Escapes From Mecca
In fact, by the time the murderers arrived before the dwelling of Mohammed, he was apprised of the impending danger.Continuing Mohammed,with a
Mohammed
This series has fourteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Hiding in Mecca.IntroductionMohammed founded one of the great