Butler is well-known for challenging historical narratives of his time, such as the myth that the Library of Alexandria was destroyed by Arab invaders and the theory that Egyptian Copts universally welcomed the conquest.
The book tracks the military campaign led by the Arab general Amr ibn al-As . Key events covered include the siege of the Babylon Fortress and the eventual fall of Alexandria . The Arab Conquest of Egypt and the Last Thirty ...
The text explores complex personalities like the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and the enigmatic Mukaukas (the Roman governor of Egypt). Availability & Versions The text explores complex personalities like the Byzantine
" The Arab Conquest of Egypt and the Last Thirty Years of the Roman Dominion " is a foundational historical work by , first published in 1902 . It remains a critical resource for scholars studying the 7th-century transition of Egypt from Byzantine (Roman) to Arab rule. Core Themes & Coverage Core Themes & Coverage Butler meticulously details the
Butler meticulously details the "last thirty years" of Roman rule (approximately 610–640 AD), examining the internal decline of the Byzantine Empire and its exhausting conflicts with the Sassanid Persians.
Because the original 1902 edition is in the public domain, it is widely accessible through several platforms: