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265: Saudi Arabia: The Mystery of the Kaaba

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So I wrote a book on this in The Shadow of the Sword, available from all good bookshops.

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Join Tom and Dominic for their World Cup episode on Saudi Arabia, where they discuss 'the most famous structure in global Islam' - the Kaaba in Mecca. Tune in to hear about the Prophet Mohammed, Abdul Malik, and the origins of the most sacred site in Islam. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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The speaker mentions writing a book titled 'In The Shadow of the Sword', discussing the challenges of objectivity in historical writing.

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Key quote: So I wrote a book on this in The Shadow of the Sword, available from all good bookshops.
The host discusses the complexities of studying early Islamic history and the challenges faced by historians who are not part of the tradition. He mentions his book 'In The Shadow of the Sword' to illustrate his personal struggle with objectivity while engaging with religious history.
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