Ep 181: Michael Cook on the Islamic Conquests
School of War
Arabs and Empires: A Pre-Islamic Comparison
This chapter explores the socio-political landscape of pre-Islamic Arab society in contrast to the Byzantine and Persian Empires. It examines the tribal structure of Arabs, their military activities, and the environmental factors influencing state formation and resource availability.
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