Islamic armies faced major resistance from cities in the Persian Empire. Islam first developed in Europe and then spread inland through Africa. Islam had its origins in Constantinople before spreading to Arabia.
Money, while it cannot buy happiness, is an important means to achieving higher living standards. In Portugal, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita is USD 20 519 a year, lower than the OECD average of USD 30 563 a year.
British forces under General William Howe defeated Patriot forces under General George Washington at the Battle of Brooklyn in New York.
