When Timur first proposed to his princes and emirs the invasion of India or Hindustan, he was answered by a murmur of discontent:Continuing Timur's
Timur’s (Tamerlane) Conquests
This series has six easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionTimur, better known as Tamerlane ("Timur the Lame"), was born in Central Asia --
The Battle of Marathon – 12
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Marathon,our selection by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.If you have journeyed through all of the
The Battle of Marathon – 11
The Athenian slain were buried on the field of battle. This was contrary to the usual custom.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from
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In the Persian army there were many gallant men, under a veteran general; they were familiarized with victory,Continuing The Battle of
The Battle of Marathon – 9
Marathon itself was a region sacred to Hercules. Close to them was the fountain of Macaria, who had in days of yore devoted herself to death for the
The Battle of Marathon – 8
Some years were occupied in the complete reduction of Ionia. But when this was effected, Darius ordered his victorious forces to proceed to punish
The Battle of Marathon – 7
Fresh fuel was thus added to the anger of Darius against Athens, and the Persian preparations went on with renewed vigor.Continuing The Battle of
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Kings who thus seek the admiration of posterity are little likely to dim the record of their successes by the mention of their occasional