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History of Egypt, Vol. 6 of 8: Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria (Classic Reprint)
History of Egypt Vol 6 of 8 Chaldea Syria Babylonia and Assyria - Classic Reprint Author:G. Maspero The peace, however, did not last long, and Nur ed-Din — sent Shirkuh again with many Frankish free-lancers — against the ill-fated country. On the approach of the — amiy towards Cairo, the vizier set fire to the ancient city — of Fostāt, to prevent it from falling into the hands of — the invaders, and it burned continually for fiftv days. — El-Adid no... more »w sought aid of Nur ed-Din, who, actuated by
zeal against the Franks, and by desire of conquest, once
more despatched Shirkuh.
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