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Alexis was in great dread of his warlike guests; the schism between the Greek and Roman Churches caused continual heart-burnings; and at the same time he considered, very naturally, that all the lands in the East at present occupied by the Mahometans were his right.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862
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The Mahometans are a minority: but their importance is much more than proportioned to their number: for they are an united, a zealous, an ambitious, a warlike class.
Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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73 His cruelty to the Mahometans was the effect of temper and zeal; but I cannot believe that a soldier, so free and fearless in the use of his lance, would have descended to whet a dagger against his valiant brother Conrad of Montferrat, who was slain at Tyre by some secret assassins.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206
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Constitution wanted religious tests that would keep pagans, deists, "Mahometans" and "Popish priests" from holding office.
NYT > Home Page By RICHARD BROOKHISER 2010
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But it is objected that the people of America may, perhaps, choose representatives who have no religion at all, and that pagans and Mahometans may be admitted into offices.
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But it is objected that the people of America may, perhaps, choose representatives who have no religion at all, and that pagans and Mahometans may be admitted into offices.
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This is most certain, that Papists may occupy that chair, and Mahometans may take it.
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This is most certain, that Papists may occupy that chair, and Mahometans may take it.
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This is most certain, that Papists may occupy that chair, and Mahometans may take it.
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But it is objected that the people of America may, perhaps, choose representatives who have no religion at all, and that pagans and Mahometans may be admitted into offices.
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