The Patriarch demanded that the Caliph guarantee the terms personally, so Omar traveled to Jerusalem.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our
The Siege of Jerusalem
After their prayers were over, the Saracens began their assault.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the Saracens by
A Merchant’s Revenge
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
Muslims Conquer Syria
This series has twelve easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Byzantines Assemble Powerful Army.IntroductionWhen Omar ascended the
Death of Caliph Omar
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