Islam: Empire of Faith

A sweeping, informative journey through a pivotal civilization, presented with scholarly seriousness and visual grandeur.

Created by

Robert Gardner

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ben Kingsley

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, power, war, politics

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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