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Muhammad II

Historical figure mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: history of the cannon

Muhammad II shows up with force in The Romance of the Moon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of ancient cultures that based their calendar on the moon's phases.
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Muhammad II first appears in 0007 history of the cannon.

In The Romance of the Moon: Mentioned in the context of ancient cultures that based their calendar on the moon's phases.

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IBImpey BarbicaneJTJ. T. MastonMEMajor Elphinst…GMGeneral MorganMIMuhammad II

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  • Referenced astronomers and engineer
  • Protagonist
  • Projectile passengers and supporters
  • Gun Club members and cannon

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Michel Ardan’s confident, visionary rhetoric is suddenly challe…

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