“Ever since the destruction of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258, the Muslim world has been in slow decline relative to the west. With Napoleon's invasion of Egypt and the creeping British annexation of Muslim India, that decline took on a malign aspect.”
Quote by James Buchan
Author
James Buchan
James Buchan is a Scottish novelist known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are often set against the backdrop of Scottish history, delving into the intertwining of individual fates with the ebb and flow of the times. more
You May Also Like
“Being a mother is probably the most important thing in my life right now.”
“I guess you could say I have bad taste in men. But I no longer feel the need to be someone's wife.”
“I like Doritos. I'm usually watching 'The Biggest Loser' eating Doritos.”
“I'm a much better mother at 46... than if I were like, 21 or 25.”