34 points | by PaulHoule 4 days ago ago
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>altered the course of Western civilization
So true, without this plague, the Arab takeover of Africa, West Asia and parts of Europe may never have happened. It could be argued the Eastern Empire may have retaken more of its lost area in Europe, which is what Justinian was trying to do.
Instead here we are :)
>altered the course of Western civilization
So true, without this plague, the Arab takeover of Africa, West Asia and parts of Europe may never have happened. It could be argued the Eastern Empire may have retaken more of its lost area in Europe, which is what Justinian was trying to do.
Instead here we are :)