711. Tarik, with a large force of Arab-Moors, lands in Spain. See
"SARACENS IN SPAIN," iv, 301.
Justinian's continued cruelties provoke a revolt at Ravenna; he sends a
fleet and army to destroy Cherson and massacre its inhabitants. The
citizens of Cherson proclaim Bardanes emperor, under the name of
Philippicus; his cause is espoused by both the fleet and army, which
conduct him to Constantinople, where he is acknowledged, and Justinian
is put to death.
713. Musa, at the head of the Saracens, crosses the Pyrenees.
715. Charles Martel gains the ascendency in Austrasia; he contends
against Chilperic II, the successor of Dagobert in Neustria.
717. Leo the Isaurian ascends the throne of the Eastern Empire.
Constantinople is again besieged by the Moslems.
The Saracens suffer a disastrous defeat at the Cave of Covadonga, Spain.
718. Charles Martel is victorious at Soissons; both Frankish kingdoms
acknowledge him.
719. Narbonne is captured and occupied by the Saracens under Zana.
721. Zana defeated and slain at the battle of Toulouse.
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