My dominions," said Abu-Giafar, "are the only barrier between thee and the Christian princes.”Continuing The Spanish Reconquista,our selection
Muslim Army Strikes Back
Alfonso was besieging Saragossa, which he had every expectation of reducing, when intelligence reached him of Yussef's disembarkation.Continuing The
Abdallah Establishes Himself in Morocco
Having put the finishing touch to his magnificent city of Morocco, he transferred thither the seat of his empire.Continuing The Spanish
The Spanish Reconquista
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Toledo Falls.IntroductionDuring the early part of the eleventh century
Advice From Las Casas
Today's installment concludes Slavery Legalized in Americas,our selection from The Spanish Conquest in America and It's Relation to the History of
Slavery Legalized in Americas
This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The First Africans Legally Made Slaves.IntroductionIn 1442 the first
Nelson Dies at Trafalgar
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Trafalgar,our selection from The Life of Horation, Lord Viscount Nelson by Robert Southey published in
The Fleets Engage at Trafalgar
At four minutes after twelve the Victory opened fire from both sides of her deck. It was impossible to break the enemy’s line without running aboard
New Naval Tactics at Trafalgar
Villeneuve was a skilful seaman, worthy of serving a better master and a better cause. His plan of defense was as well conceived and as original as