Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI

Introduction, Worship, And Persecution Of Images.—Revolt Of
Italy And Rome.—Temporal Dominion Of The Popes.—Conquest
Of Italy By The Franks.—Establishment Of Images.—Character
And Coronation Of Charlemagne.—Restoration And Decay Of The
Roman Empire In The West.—Independence Of Italy.—
Constitution Of The Germanic Body.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Part VIII.

Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Birth,
Character, And Doctrine Of Mahomet.—He Preaches At Mecca.—
Flies To Medina.—Propagates His Religion By The Sword.—
Voluntary Or Reluctant Submission Of The Arabs.—His Death
And Successors.—The Claims And Fortunes Of Ali And His
Descendants.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Part VIII. Part IX.

The Conquest Of Persia, Syria, Egypt, Africa, And Spain, By
The Arabs Or Saracens.—Empire Of The Caliphs, Or Successors
Of Mahomet.—State Of The Christians, &c., Under Their
Government.