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Ep 181: Michael Cook on the Islamic Conquests
School of War
Exploring Early Islamic History and Source Challenges
This chapter explores the formative period of Islam and its early conquests, focusing on the difficulties historians encounter when interpreting seventh-century sources. It examines the nature and reliability of the available evidence, including Arabic writings, archaeological findings, and non-Muslim accounts.
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