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Seventh-Century History for Students of Western Esotericism

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Cultural Conquests and the Rise of the Abbasid Caliphate

This chapter examines the transformation of power dynamics in Eurasia during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, focusing on the rise of Baghdad as a cultural hub. It draws parallels between the Arab and Roman conquests and their impact on cultural enrichment through the assimilation of knowledge and traditions.

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