217. Plague and the decline of the Roman Empire
The Rest Is History
Plague, Apocalyptic Thought, and the Rise of Islam
This chapter examines the profound effects of the plague on the Roman Empire alongside the emergence of Islam during late antiquity. It explores the apocalyptic themes that emerged in this period and their influence on religious thought, particularly in Christianity and Islam.
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