For most of its history, Western Civilization was squeezed between more powerful societies to its south and east, and barbarians to its north. Despite this, it prospered, becoming the most advanced civilization in human history.
It didn't have to happen, though.
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October 10, 732
Near Tours
Abd-al-Raḥmân rode on horseback through the field. Just thousands of corpses littered the site where the Franks had been broken, running. Vultures circled overhead, as did other birds, while wolves watched from the forests, waiting until the men left them to their dinner. And they would certainly feast well tonight. Over 5,000 Franks were dead on the field, along with some of his own men.
As he rode on, his guardsmen clutching their swords, the standard-bearers riding proudly behind them. Now, the army would march forward, for the Prophet and for Allah.
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It didn't have to happen, though.
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October 10, 732
Near Tours
Abd-al-Raḥmân rode on horseback through the field. Just thousands of corpses littered the site where the Franks had been broken, running. Vultures circled overhead, as did other birds, while wolves watched from the forests, waiting until the men left them to their dinner. And they would certainly feast well tonight. Over 5,000 Franks were dead on the field, along with some of his own men.
As he rode on, his guardsmen clutching their swords, the standard-bearers riding proudly behind them. Now, the army would march forward, for the Prophet and for Allah.
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If there is interest, I'll post more.