The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes) · Chapter 239
Arab Siege of Constantinople
In 674-678 and again in 717-718, Arab forces besieged Constantinople by land and sea, but were repelled by the city's walls, Greek fire, and Bulgarian allies.
Outcome
The successful defense preserved the Byzantine Empire and halted the Arab advance into Europe, buying time for the empire's survival.
Who was there
- Constantine IV
- Leo III