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Hardcore HistoryFebruary 15, 2000

Show 44 Wrath Of The Khans Ii

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The Iliad

“The excerpt mentions the Mongol's own secret history, comparing it to the Iliad, suggesting a literary style that reflects the emotions of the events.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical perspectives on religion
For: Historians and students of history
Key quote: “Instead of the Mongol's own secret history to themselves, where, you know, it reads like something home wrote, the Iliad, or the Odyssey, you get to read from the point of view of the victims in the Islamic world.”
The host mentions 'The Iliad' to illustrate the importance of multiple viewpoints in historical narratives, particularly regarding the Mongol invasions. By comparing the literary style of 'The Iliad' to the accounts of Islamic historians, the host emphasizes the complexity of interpreting historical events through different cultural lenses.
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The Odyssey

“The excerpt mentions the Mongol's own secret history, comparing it to the Odyssey, suggesting a literary style that reflects the emotions of the events.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical perspectives on religion
For: Historians and students of history
Key quote: “Instead of the Mongol's own secret history to themselves, where, you know, it reads like something home wrote, the Iliad, or the Odyssey, you get to read from the point of view of the victims in the Islamic world.”
The host mentions 'The Odyssey' to illustrate the importance of multiple viewpoints in historical narratives, particularly regarding the Mongol invasions. By comparing it to the epic, the host emphasizes how different sources can shape our understanding of events and their implications on cultural identities.
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A Count of the Eruption of the Tatar's into the lands of Islam
Ibn al Atir

“Ibn al Atir's chapter discusses the horrific events of the Mongol attacks on the Islamic world, expressing his horror and reluctance to recount the disaster.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Mongol eruption into Islam
For: Historians and those interested in Islamic history
Key quote: “For several years, I continued to avoid mention of this disaster as it horrified me, and I was unwilling to recount it.”
The host highlights Ibn al Atir's historical account of the Mongol invasion, emphasizing its emotional weight and the embarrassment it caused within the Muslim community. The mention of the book serves to illustrate the profound impact of these events on both the historian and the society he documented.
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