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Finished Yarmuk.
Detailed the first 4 caliphs and the expansion of Islam across North Africa. I didn’t know that this area had been pretty heavily “Christian” before Islamic expansion. It gets that moniker for being part of the Roman Empire. Really interesting history covered here, as well as looking at the explanation for WHY from both POVs. Slavery, making $$c and conquest are main/recurring topics.
— Jun 14, 2026 05:42PM
Detailed the first 4 caliphs and the expansion of Islam across North Africa. I didn’t know that this area had been pretty heavily “Christian” before Islamic expansion. It gets that moniker for being part of the Roman Empire. Really interesting history covered here, as well as looking at the explanation for WHY from both POVs. Slavery, making $$c and conquest are main/recurring topics.
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is on page 33 of 352
Yikes—chapter one on Battle of Yarmuk so far is… disturbing.
Intrigued by info dropped that the Egyptian Christians sent missionaries to Switzerland, Britain, and Ireland—I’d NEVER heard of this origin! There is apparently obvious Egyptian influence on churches and cultural art forms in those parts of Europe. Wow!
Felt so bad for Herculean. Valid “crash out”.
Taking slow, lots to digest…
— Jun 12, 2026 07:56PM
Intrigued by info dropped that the Egyptian Christians sent missionaries to Switzerland, Britain, and Ireland—I’d NEVER heard of this origin! There is apparently obvious Egyptian influence on churches and cultural art forms in those parts of Europe. Wow!
Felt so bad for Herculean. Valid “crash out”.
Taking slow, lots to digest…
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is on page 13 of 352
Reading to deepen my understanding of world history.
Intro covers the rise of Islam and its outlook on the West and Christianity.
The author assumes that those reading have a basic understanding of the rise of Christianity and its connection with the Roman Empire. I would argue that reviewing such history is a pre-req for this book, which is set to highlight military defeats/victories. Religion is a key for context.
— Jun 10, 2026 08:43AM
Intro covers the rise of Islam and its outlook on the West and Christianity.
The author assumes that those reading have a basic understanding of the rise of Christianity and its connection with the Roman Empire. I would argue that reviewing such history is a pre-req for this book, which is set to highlight military defeats/victories. Religion is a key for context.
