Orientalism History

The Rise and Legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate: From China to Cordoba

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We explore the Umayyad Caliphate, an empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to the borders of India. Professor Khalid Blankinship, a renowned historian specializing in Islamic history, joins us to discuss the origins of the Umayyads, their military conquests, administrative innovations, and the enduring legacy they left behind. Tune in to uncover the complexities and achievements of the Umayyad dynasty, and how they laid the foundations for the Islamic Golden Age 

Professor Khalid Blankinship: https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/faculty/blankinship-khalid-y

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