Category: History - European
The name of the Moors of Spain recalls recollections of gallantry and refinement, and of the triumphs of arts and arms. But, though thus celebrated, not much is generally known of the history of that remarkable people.
The name of the Moors of Spain recalls recollections of gallantry and refinement, and of the triumphs of arts and arms. But, though thus celebrated, not much is generally known...
2. Chapter 2Extent of the Arabian Empire.--Causes which led to that extent.--Continuance of Mohammedanism.--Decay of the Empire.--What led to it.--Spain revolts and sets up a separate Calip...
3. Chapter 3Literature and Science of the Arabs.--Their Facilities for Literary and Scientific Pursuits.--Patronage of Literature by the Princes of the House of Abbas.--Almamoun.--Arabian S...
4. Chapter 4The present Condition of Mohammedanism.--In Turkey.--The Doctrines believed there.--Their Forms of Devotion.--Lustrations.--Prayer.--Mohammedan Sabbath.--Fast of Ramadan.--Mecca...