Ep 181: Michael Cook on the Islamic Conquests
School of War
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Power Struggles After Muhammad
This chapter explores the internal conflicts within the Islamic polity following Muhammad's death, focusing on civil wars over succession disputes that erupted primarily in Medina. It highlights the geopolitical stability of the Islamic empire amidst these conflicts and traces the evolution of militaristic policies and religious governance that still resonate in contemporary politics and warfare related to Islam.
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