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
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