Thus fared the expedition against the Ethiopians: and those of the Persians who had been sent to march against the Ammonians set forth from Thebes . .
The Affair is Over
Today's installment concludes The Massacre of the Mamalukes,our selection from History of the Egyptian Revolution by Andrew A. Paton published in
Persia Conquers Egypt
. . . having arrayed his daughter in the clothing of a slave, he sent her forth with a pitcher to fetch water, and with her he sent also other maidens
Treacherous Attack
On March 1, 1811, all the principal men of Cairo flocked to the citadel.Continuing The Massacre of the Mamalukes,our selection from History of the
Persia Captures Memphis
I was witness moreover of a great marvel, being informed of it by the natives of the place; for of the bones scattered about of those who fell in this
The Massacre of the Mamalukes
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Mehemet Ali.IntroductionFrom 1250 to 1517 the Mamelukes, a. military
Persia Invades Egypt
And one thing I shall tell of, which few of those who go in ships to Egypt have observed, and it is this . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay
Beginning of Herodotus – Book III
So Amasis, who was vexed by the power of the Persians and afraid of it, knew neither how to give nor how to refuse: for he was well assured that
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