Islam has always been tied to political movements. Mohammed was not only a religious leader, he led an empire. So how did this lead to modern
Muslims Invade India
This series has five easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Mahmud’s Youth.Introduction by Great Events by Famous HistoriansWhile
First Crusade Forms Kingdom
Today's installment concludes The First Crusade,our selection from The Crusades by Sir George W. Cox published in 1898.If you have journeyed
First Crusade Reaches Holy City
On the next day the final assault began, and was carried on through the day with the same monotony of brute force and carnage which marked all the
Tales of Visions Encourage the First Crusade
The priest proclaimed his discovery; the people rushed into the church; and from the church throughout the city spread the flame of a fierce
First Crusade Captures Antioch
That night, by means of a rope ladder, Bohemond with about sixty followers (the ropes broke before more could ascend) climbed up the wall. Seizing ten
First Crusade Reaches Antioch
But the city was in the hands of men who had been long accustomed to despise the Greeks, and who had not yet learned to respect the valor of the
First Crusaders Meet Turks
The strength and valor of the crusaders were soon to be tested. They were now face to face with the Turks, on whose cowardice Urban II had enlarged
Crusaders Journey Through the Byzantines
Raymond of Toulouse was the first to enlist, and the last to set out on his crusade.Continuing The First Crusade,our selection from The Crusades