A Popular Cyclopedia of History, Ancient and Modern, Forming a Copious Historical Dictionary of Celebrated Institutions, Persons, Places, and Things: With Notices of the Present State of the Principal Cities, Countries, and Kingdoms of the Known World: to which is Added, a Chronological View of Memorable Events ...Case, Tiffany & Burnham, 1841 - 717 страница |
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... reign . None of the caliphs of the Saracens ever attained the height of power and popularity which Haroun al Raschid gained , and , although some of his acts are inexcusable , yet , consid- ering the examples furnished by his age , and ...
... reign . None of the caliphs of the Saracens ever attained the height of power and popularity which Haroun al Raschid gained , and , although some of his acts are inexcusable , yet , consid- ering the examples furnished by his age , and ...
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... reign . The queen of Sheba had a son , of whom Solomon was the father . From this prince , whose name was Menileh , the sovereigns of Abyssinia claim to be descended . It is affirm- ed that Abyssinia was the kingdom of that queen ...
... reign . The queen of Sheba had a son , of whom Solomon was the father . From this prince , whose name was Menileh , the sovereigns of Abyssinia claim to be descended . It is affirm- ed that Abyssinia was the kingdom of that queen ...
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... reign , however , was by no means passed in tranquillity , and repeated changes of the viziers marked the insecurity felt by the monarch . Achmet placed his prin- cipal reliance on the power of gold , which he sometimes used for good ...
... reign , however , was by no means passed in tranquillity , and repeated changes of the viziers marked the insecurity felt by the monarch . Achmet placed his prin- cipal reliance on the power of gold , which he sometimes used for good ...
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... reign of Amenophis , the Pharaoh who pursued them into the Red Sea , and was overwhelmed by its returning waters . It must be remembered that Pharaoh was a title borne by all the kings of Egypt in common . Egypt was divided into twelve ...
... reign of Amenophis , the Pharaoh who pursued them into the Red Sea , and was overwhelmed by its returning waters . It must be remembered that Pharaoh was a title borne by all the kings of Egypt in common . Egypt was divided into twelve ...
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... reign of Charles X , was the entire prostration of the power of Algiers . The Dey , with his personal treasures , and women , was permitted to retire , and selected Italy as a retreat . The French secured their conquest and estab ...
... reign of Charles X , was the entire prostration of the power of Algiers . The Dey , with his personal treasures , and women , was permitted to retire , and selected Italy as a retreat . The French secured their conquest and estab ...
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