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Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate
Guy Lestrange
1 mention · 1 episode · 1 podcast
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“A great book written in 1900 by Guy Lestrange discusses the relationship of the round city of Mansur to greater Baghdad during the time of Harun al-Rashid.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: multicultural quality of Baghdad
For: Historians and enthusiasts of Islamic history
Key quote: “And it's a great book. It was written in 1900 by, he's British, even though he has a Belgian name, Guy Lestrange, Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.”
The host references 'Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate' to illustrate the complex social dynamics and multiculturalism of Baghdad during the time of Harun al-Rashid. The book provides insights into how the city's structure and society evolved, drawing parallels with other historical cities like Rome.