History of Asia

Kristof
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History of Asia

We try to make sense of Asian culture and politics by exploring the continent's history. We start in the present, then methodically travel back in time. Best listened to in proper order. Season 1: Arabia Season 2: Iran Season 3: Iraq and Syria Season 4: ? Notice a mistake? Be so kind as to let me know. Suggestions, questions and encouragements are appreciated: asianhistorypodcast@hotmail.com or Spotify questionnaire. Commercial offers or donations are never accepted. This is a 100 pct non-commercial podcast.

  1. NOV 13

    3.11. The Umayyads. ‘l’union fait la force’ or ‘divide and rule’?

    The Germanic peoples and the Arabs were in a similar condition when they took over their respective parts of Roman territory. A century after they did, the West lived through the Dark Ages, while the East entered a Golden Age. What explains this? In this episode, we try to find out. Most important (extra) sources for the episode (for general list see 3.1): LEWIS D.L. God’s Crucible: Islam and the Making of Europe, 570-1215. Norton, 2009, 522 p. BORRUT A., COBB P.M., Umayyad Legacies. Medieval Memories from Syria to Spain. Brill Academic Pub. 2010, 528 p.

    1h 2m

  2. AUG 27

    3.10 The Islamic Golden Age

    In terms of scientific output, Muslim majority countries are currently behind the curve. Many people blame Islam itself. One of the best counterarguments to this, is that Islam was in many ways responsible for the fact that in the Middle Ages, Iraq, Syria and other Muslim regions were way ahead of the pack in many ways.  Hope you enjoy the episode. Main (additional) sources for the episode: Al-Khalili, Jim. De bibliotheek van Bagdad : de bloei van de Arabische wetenschap en de wedergeboorte van de Westerse beschaving⁠ Lyons, Jonathan. Het huis der wijsheid : hoe Arabieren de westerse beschaving hebben beïnvloed.

    1h 1m

  3. JUN 27

    3.9. The Ottomans. True survivors

    We talk about the Ottoman empire. They survived for over 6 centuries. What is their secret?

    1h 2m

  4. APR 21

    3.8. The sick man and his strong medicine

    This episode is about the later stages of the Ottoman period, with the focus on Syria and especially Iraq. Most important sources for the episode (for more specific info you can e-mail me): Yitzhak Nakash - The Shi'is of Iraq TRIPP C. Irak: een geschiedenis ANSCOMBE F.F. State, faith, and nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands BAYLY C.A. The Birth of the modern world 1780-1914. DALE S. The Muslim Empires of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals MCDOWAN D. A modern history of the Kurds MCHUGO J. Syria a recent history. SIMONS G., BENN T. Iraq: from Sumer to Saddam.

    37 min

  5. MAR 7

    3.7. The Mandatory Period. Original sin.

    We discuss the history of Iraq and Syria in the first half of the 20th century.

    50 min

  6. FEB 12

    3.6. How has it come to this? And why does it matter?

    A long overdue explanation why this podcast narrates history backwards.

    31 min

  7. JAN 20

    3.5. Syria and Iraq in the 50s and 60s. In a state of nature?

    We discuss the 50s and 60s. What explains the turbulence of this period, as opposed to the longevity of the Assad- and Saddam-regimes? Sorry if the audio is leaky sometimes: there is something wrong with my microphone. I'll have it fixed.

    52 min

  8. 12/12/2023

    3.4. 1970-90s, Saddam and Assad. In a state of terror.

    If we say the Iraq war was a mistake, we must consider the alternatives. What would Iraq be like with Saddam or his son still in power? We now discuss the rule of Hafez al-Assad and Saddam Hussayn. We compare their strategies and ask whether Machiavelli would have approved of them.

    57 min
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We try to make sense of Asian culture and politics by exploring the continent's history. We start in the present, then methodically travel back in time. Best listened to in proper order. Season 1: Arabia Season 2: Iran Season 3: Iraq and Syria Season 4: ? Notice a mistake? Be so kind as to let me know. Suggestions, questions and encouragements are appreciated: asianhistorypodcast@hotmail.com or Spotify questionnaire. Commercial offers or donations are never accepted. This is a 100 pct non-commercial podcast.

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  • Creator
    Kristof
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristof
  • Show Website
    History of Asia

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