Languages, Revolutions & the Prophet of Peace: A Conversation with Juan Cole
THE PROPHET OF PEACE: Juan Cole on Islam & the Modern Middle EastIn this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, I speak with Professor Juan Cole — historian, linguist, and author of Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires.Originally planned as a discussion on West Asian geopolitics, this interview turned into a free-flowing journey through language, literature, religion, and revolution. Professor Cole shares how he mastered multiple languages including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and several European tongues — and how this shaped his understanding of cultures and…
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