T Peisker: 2 books
The Cambridge Medieval History - Book III
The Barbarian Invasions of the Western Roman Empire
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2016
THE race which played the leading part in history after the break-up of the Roman Empire was the race known as the Teutons. Their early history is shrouded in obscurity, an obscurity which only begins to be lightened about the end of the second century of our era. Such information as we have we owe...
The Cambridge Medieval History - Book VIII
The Arab-Byzantine Wars and the Early Middle Ages
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2016
The Arabs first invaded Asia Minor during the commotions of 641. In 642 a plan of Valentine for a combined attack on them was frustrated by his defeat; but Theodore and Procopius penetrated as far as Batnae, and an Armenian force occupied Amida and nearly reached Edessa before they were routed. In...