Battle of Talas
28 ago 2023 ·
1 h 57 min. 52 sec.
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In the year 751 AD, the arid landscapes of Central Asia witnessed an impending clash of titans. On one side, General Gao Xianzhi, the pride of the Tang Dynasty, his...
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In the year 751 AD, the arid landscapes of Central Asia witnessed an impending clash of titans. On one side, General Gao Xianzhi, the pride of the Tang Dynasty, his eyes set on expanding the empire's reach further west. On the opposite end, Al-Saffah, the first caliph of the Abbasid dynasty, determined to cement his newly established rule and eager to guard the western frontiers of his realm.
Between these two colossal forces, in the bustling marketplaces that dotted the Silk Road, merchants went about their business, oblivious to the shadows of war. Many were ever so busy haggling over the prices of their goods that they and their families had been exchanging with each other for over half a millenia seemingly oblivious to the shadows of war that were approaching them.
As Gao Xianzhi strategized, looking over maps, and Al-Saffah rallied his generals with fervent speeches, many of these merchants found new ways to capitalize on the situation and started a gamble to sell to both sides of this conflict.
Dive into this intricate dance of power, ambition, and, yes, commerce. Join us on Historical Quarrels as we venture into a world where the course of empires can shift in the beat of a drum, and where good deals mean life or death.
Remember if you have any suggestions or just want to talk please email us at:
Historicalquarrels@gmail.com
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Between these two colossal forces, in the bustling marketplaces that dotted the Silk Road, merchants went about their business, oblivious to the shadows of war. Many were ever so busy haggling over the prices of their goods that they and their families had been exchanging with each other for over half a millenia seemingly oblivious to the shadows of war that were approaching them.
As Gao Xianzhi strategized, looking over maps, and Al-Saffah rallied his generals with fervent speeches, many of these merchants found new ways to capitalize on the situation and started a gamble to sell to both sides of this conflict.
Dive into this intricate dance of power, ambition, and, yes, commerce. Join us on Historical Quarrels as we venture into a world where the course of empires can shift in the beat of a drum, and where good deals mean life or death.
Remember if you have any suggestions or just want to talk please email us at:
Historicalquarrels@gmail.com
Or you can find us through our socials:
Historical Quarrels Podcast (@historicalquarrels) | Instagram
(1) Historical Quarrels (@HQuarrels) / Twitter
Please remember to be leave a review if you liked or didnt like the episode. Let me know your thoughts and feelings on everthing as well! Love ya!
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| Autore | Tyler Eckhardt |
| Organizzazione | Tyler Eckhardt |
| Sito | historicalquarrels.podcastpage.io |
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