Still the First Crusade was destined to accomplish more than any of the seven or eight crusades which followed it; and this measure of success it
The First Crusade
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Peasant Hordes Travel East.IntroductionReligious feeling in the
Treaty Ends 6th. Crusade
On Sunday, in his imperial robes and attended by a magnificent retinue, Frederick went to his coronation, as king of Jerusalem, in the Church of the
France in The Crusades
by Jack Le MoineWith Europe on the offensive, these wars signify a new age has arrived. Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever
Solomon Also Builds His Palace
Our inquiry into the sources of the vast wealth which Solomon undoubtedly possessed may lead to more satisfactory, though still imperfect,
Solomon Dedicates the Temple
The king then rose upon the brazen scaffold, knelt down, and spreading his hands toward heaven, uttered the prayer of consecration.Solomon Builds
All of Palestine and Syria Pass to Islam
Today's installment concludes Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the Saracens by Simon Ockley published in 1718. For works
Antioch Falls
Thus did that ancient and famous city, the seat of so many kings and princes, fall into the hands of the Muslims.Continuing Muslims Conquer
Castle of Aleppo Falls
As soon as the besieged perceived the Saracens rushing in upon them, they threw down their arms, and cried, "Quarter!"Continuing Muslims Conquer