History of the Dominion of the Arabs in Spain Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ... them to serve him in arms, and raising a white banner he gave the command of the host to Muhamad Albaxir, who directed his march with that force against Medina Agmat. CHAP. XXVII.--Wab Op Tub Almohades And The Almobavides. When the Ameer, Aly Ben Juzef, who was then in Spain, heard of these things, he passed over into Africa and sent a body of the Almoravides against the bands of El Mehedi, giving the charge of the expedition to the Wali of Suz, Abu Bekir of Lamtuna, when that general lost no time in setting forth to seek the rebels, and their insurgent leader, he having boasted that he would quickly make an end of El Mehedi's imposture, and the scandal which he was causing in the country. But when the Wali Abu Bekir discovered how vast a horde had gathered around the man, and that he now had followers from the Cabilas of Ilerga, Timnaul, Hinteta, Gidmiiua, and Hescura, all Barbary tribes and families of different regions, he did not think it advisable to risk an attack, more especially after he had ascertained the order and arrangements for war already established in the rebel force. He therefore retired and reported to King Aly what was passing, telling him that El Mehedi was not followed by mean, loose, broken men alone, but was surrounded by well-appointed bands ready for combat, every ten men serving under an Almocaden or chief, who directed them with much ability. Abu Bekir furthermore added that the cavalry of the rebels was led by many valiant captains, as were also the cross-bowmen and foot-soldiers generally, all of whom were firmly resolved to die in the defence of their Imaum. Then King Aly commanded that more troops should be assembled, and these being united to the force previously commanded by Abu Bekir, he gave charge of...