The Essay - The Establishment of the Islamic State
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In a major series for Radio 3, we rediscover some of the key thinkers and achievements from the Islamic Golden Age. The period ranges from 750 to 1258 CE and we'll hear about architecture, invention, medicine, innovation and philosophy. Professor Hugh Kennedy begins the series with an introductory essay explaining how the Islamic state established itself.
Producer: Sarah Taylor.
Published on Monday, 25th November 2013.
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