The Conquest of Syria, Persia, and Aegypt, by the Saracens: Containing The Lives of Abubeker, Omar and Othman, the immediate Successors of Mahomet.

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Giving an Account of their most remarkable Battles, Sieges, &c. particularly those of Aleppo, Antioch, Damascus, Alexandria and Jerusalem. ... 2 vols. complete. London: Printed for R. Knaplock (and Bernard Lintot), 1708-1718. 8vo. Orig. full old panelled calf (skilfully rebacked; corners rubbed). BOUND WITH AT END OF VOL. 2: Sentences of Ali, Son-in-Law of Mahomet, and his Fourth Successor. (xii, 19, 21pp.). 1st edition. Text toned but fine and complete. NOTE: The author was Professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge.