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Lewond’s Account of the Letters between ‘Umar II and Leo III

November 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Armenian ‘History’ by Łewond, composed in the late 700s, includes what purport to be letters between ‘Umar II and Leo III. — Ian D. Morris (@iandavidmorris) November 10, 2015 I’m reading them now (tr. Jeffery, “Ghevond’s text”, 1944; they’re… Continue Reading →

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