The Fall of Damascus is a historical novel written by Charles Wells Russell and first published in 1878. The novel tells the story of the fall of Damascus to the Muslim forces of the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century. The novel is set in the time of the Byzantine Empire and follows the lives of two main characters, a Christian monk named Paul and a Muslim warrior named Khalid. Paul is a monk who lives in a monastery near Damascus and is dedicated to his faith. Khalid is a Muslim warrior who is fighting to expand the territory of the Umayyad Caliphate. The two characters meet when Khalid captures the monastery where Paul lives. Despite their religious differences, the two men develop a mutual respect for each other. The novel also explores the political and social tensions of the time, including the conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Umayyad Caliphate. The Fall of Damascus is a gripping tale of war, faith, and human relationships set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.