The conquest of Syria, Persia, and Ægypt, by the Saracens: containing the lives of Abubeker, Omar and Othman, the immediate successors of Mahomet. Giving an account of their most remarkable battles, sieges, &c. particularly those of Aleppo, Antioch, Damascus, Alexandria and Jerusalem. Illustrating the religion, rites, customs and manner of living of that warlike people. Collected from the most Authentick Arabick Authors, especially Manuscripts, not hitherto publish'd in any European Language. By Simon Ockley, M. A. Vicar of Swavesey, in Cambridgeshire.

People / Organizations

• Simon Ockley (Author)
• Bernard Lintot ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for R. Knaplock in St. Paul's Church-Yard, J. Sprint in Little Britain, R. Smith in Cornhill, B. Lintott in Fleetstreet, and J. Round in Exchange-Alley, MDCCVIII. [1708]

Publication year

1708-1708

ESTC No.

T134334

Grub Street ID

182995

Description

xxiv,[4],391,[21]p. ; 8⁰

Note

A second volume, entitled: 'The history of the Saracens', was published in 1718, to accompany the second edition of the 1st. vol., which was also entitled: 'The history of the Saracens'.