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 CONTENTS OF THE SIXTH VOLUME. CHAPTER LII

A.D. PAGE The Limits of the Arabian Conquests ... ... ... ... 1 668-675. First Siege of Constantinople by the Arabs 677 Peace and Tribute 716-718. Second Siege of Constantinople Failure and Retreat of the Saracens Invention and Use of the Greek Fire 721 Invasion of France by the Arabs Expedition and Victories of Abderame Defeat of the Saracens by Charles Martel They retreat before the Franks 746-750. Elevation of the Abbassides 750 Fall of the Ommiades ... 755 Revolt of Spain 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 Arab Their real Progress in the Sciences Want of Erudition, Taste, and Freedom 781-805. Wars of Harun al Rashid against the Romans 823 The Arabs subdue the Isle of Crete 827-878. And of Sicily Invasion of Rome by the Saracens ... Victory and Reign of Leo IV. Foundation of the Leonine City The Amorian War between Theophilus and Motassem 841-870. Disorders of the Turkish Guards 890-951. Rise and Progress of the Carmathians 900 Their military Exploits 929 They pillage Mecca 800-936. Revolt of the Provinces The independent Dynasties 800-941. The Aglabites 829-907. The Edrisites