Note 063
Abulfeda, who saw the conclusion of the
crusades, speaks of the kingdoms of the Franks, and those of
the Negroes, as equally unknown, (Prolegom. ad Geograph.)
Had he not disdained the Latin language, how easily might
the Syrian prince have found books and interpreters!
Extra note by the Rev. H. H. Milman 1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised):
On the consequences of the crusades, compare
the valuable Essay of Reeren, that of M. Choiseul
d'Aillecourt, and a chapter of Mr. Forster's "Mahometanism
Unveiled." I may admire this gentleman's learning and
industry, without pledging myself to his wild theory of
prophets interpretation.
The History Of The Decline And
Fall Of The Roman Empire
—Fall In The East
—Chapter 61