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“André Clot, who wrote a wonderful book about Harun al-Rashid, suggests that it was perhaps a million, which was the size of Rome in its imperial heyday.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Caliph Harun al-Rashid
For: Listeners interested in medieval Islamic civilization and cultural history
Key quote: “Harun al-Rashid is the embodiment of it because”
The host discusses Harun al-Rashid as a central figure in the narrative of the Arabian Nights, highlighting his significance in the context of Baghdad's Golden Age. This mention serves to illustrate the romanticized view of Baghdad as a city of myth and culture, deeply rooted in historical narratives.