The History and Achievements of the Islamic Golden Age
Narrated by Eamonn Gearon
The Great Courses: Civilization & Culture
- Released
- February 3, 2017
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
This course explores the often-overlooked Abbasid Empire and its vital contributions to human civilization during the Islamic Golden Age. Taught by Eamonn Gearon, it offers 24 engaging lectures that highlight groundbreaking advancements in science, medicine, philosophy, and literature, emphasizing the empire's role as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds. Through rich insights, listeners will discover how this era shaped many aspects of contemporary life and thought.
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