J. B. BURY, M.A. HON. LITT.D. OF DURHAM; HON. LL. D. OF EDINBURGH CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE IMPERIAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ST. PETERSBURG The Two Sieges of Constantinople by the Arabs-Their Invasion of France, and Defeat by Charles Martel-Civil War of the Ommiades and Abbassides-Learning of the Arabs-Luxury of the Caliphs-Naval Enterprises on Crete, Sicily, and Rome-Decay and Division of the Empire of the Caliphs—Defeats and Victories of the Greek Emperors Triple Division of the Caliphate 750-960. Magnificence of the Caliphs Its Consequences on private and public Happiness 754, &c. 813, &c. Introduction of Learning among the Arabians 846 Invasion of Rome by the Saracens 849 Victory and Reign of Leo IV. ... |