Ep 181: Michael Cook on the Islamic Conquests
School of War
The Rise of Unity: Muhammad's Impact
This chapter explores the transformation of a fragmented Arab society into a unified state by the seventh century, largely through Muhammad's religious leadership. It highlights the unique context of Arabia during late antiquity, contrasting the spread of Christianity with the emergence of a new monotheistic faith inspired by Muhammad.
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