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Islam: Empire of Faith
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Between the fall of Rome and the European voyages of discovery, no event was more significant than the rise of Islam. Within the span of a few centuries, the Islamic empires blossomed, projecting their power from Africa to the East Indies, and from Spain to India. Inspired by the words of a prophet, and led by Caliphs and Sultans, this political and religious expansion has not been equaled in speed, geographic size, and endurance before or since.
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- S01E01The MessengerMay 8, 2001—Introduces the dramatic story of the rise of Islam with the extraordinary life of the prophet Muhammad and his simple but revolutionary mess
- S01E02The AwakeningMay 8, 2001—Culture and goods flow freely throughout a large empire. Islamic principles and influence are spread further, affecting the intellectual dev
- S01E03The OttomansMay 8, 2001—The dramatic transformation of Islam resulting from the Mongol invasion. Nomads enlisted by Muslims to fight the Mongols stake their own cla
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