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""The Arab Conquest of Egypt and the Last Thirty Years of the Roman Dominion"" is a historical book written by Alfred Joshua Butler. The book provides a detailed account of the Arab conquest of Egypt and the final years of the Roman Empire's rule in Egypt. It covers the period from 639 AD to 646 AD, during which the Arab armies led by Amr ibn al-As invaded Egypt and defeated the Byzantine forces. The book discusses the political, social, and economic conditions of Egypt during this period and how they contributed to the Arab conquest. It also explores the impact of the conquest on Egypt's culture and religion, including the introduction of Islam. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Arabic and Coptic manuscripts, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this pivotal moment in Egyptian history. Overall, ""The Arab Conquest of Egypt and the Last Thirty Years of the Roman Dominion"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, the Arab world, or the Roman Empire.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.