The Abbasid Revolution
This documentary charts the Abbasid Revolution, the eighth-century upheaval that toppled the Umayyad dynasty and reshaped the Islamic world. It follows the movements, grievances and warfare that carried the Abbasids to power and opened a new age of the caliphate. The film keeps the medieval politics and religious history clear and compelling. It is an absorbing watch for anyone interested in one of history's great and often overlooked revolutions. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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