Albana. A city in ancient Albania, situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea; a wall was constructed to the west of the city for the purpose of staying the progress of the Scythians, by Darius I., or by Chosrois.
Albania. A province in European Turkey, formerly part of the ancient Epirus, a scene of many battles; a revolt in Albania was suppressed in 1843.
Albanians, or Albaniers. The inhabitants of the Turkish territory of Albania, are a very brave and active race, and furnish the best warriors for the Turkish army.
Albans, St. (Hertfordshire, Eng.). Near the Roman Verulam; first battle of St. Albans took place in May, 1455, between the Houses of Lancaster and York, wherein the former were defeated, and King Henry VI. taken prisoner; second battle took place in February, 1461, wherein Queen Margaret totally defeated the Yorkists and rescued the king.
Albe. A city in Naples, situated near the Lake Celano; in ancient times it was an important city in Samnium.
Albeck. A village in Würtemberg where 25,000 Austrians, under the command of Gen. Mack, were defeated by 6000 French in 1805.
Alberche. A river of Spain, which joins the Tagus near Talavera de la Reyna, where, in 1809, a severe battle was fought between the French army and the allied British and Spanish troops, in which the former were defeated.
Albe-Royale. A city in Lower Hungary, which sustained several sieges.
Albesia. In antiquity, a kind of shield, otherwise called decumana.
Albi. A city in the department of Tarn, France; pillaged by the Saracens in 730, and taken by Pepin in 765.