HIST 102H Lecture : Dark Ages _ Western Stability
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When europe was a cross-roads from all points on the map. Believed he was heir of the principate established by augustus. General belisarius invaded north africa, spain, and italy. Growing strength of sassanid persia and later islamic armies ended expansion. Campaigns financially can"t continue = no more money. Brought existing precedent into line with present circumstances. Remained in imperial hands for short time. Fell to muslim armies in seventh century. Conflict between arian visigoths and christian romans. Visigoths fell to muslims in eighth century. Islam means submission to the will of allah . Teachings in the qur"an vital; rituals and practices to ensure salvation. Community leaders (imam) but no priests, sacraments, or prescribed liturgy. Engage in work of conversion; aspire to unite the world in shared faith. Military campaign against those who follow muhammad but would not follow abu- Minimal resistance from perian and byzantine empires. Syria, antioch, damascus, and /jerusalem falls (636 c. e. )
