The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire...

The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may ask, is there any man greater than he? Alphonse de La Martaine 'Historie de la Turquie', v. ii, Paris, 1854 His simple eloquence, rendered impressive by the expression of a countenance wherein awfulness of majesty was tempered by an amiable sweetness, excited…