Woolleybugger
Mayor
As with most Americans, even those who read history, I was not taught the history of the Moslem world in any way but in relation to Western History. The Crusaders were after Arab heathens who took Jerusalem from them. Crusaders good, Saladdin bad. Queen Isabella defeated the Moors and drove them out of Iberia. Isabella good, Moors bad. Well, if you are remotely interested in history from the other side, watch this outstanding series on Netflix called Dirillis-Etugrul. It is a Turkish production with sub-titles. Once you get over that minor detail though, you will be captivated by this magnificent production and story. The acting is superb. You will be amazed at how gorgeous these Turkish actors are, wow. The story starts in Anatolia in the 1200s. The Turks are nomadic people living in clans all across the highlands of modern Turkey to the Caspian Sea. Bordered by the Byzantine Empire to the north, the Seljurk empire to the south, Egypt to the far west and Christian Jerusalem to the sea, the Turks are nomadic herders and warriors devoted to the true meaning of Islam. The main character is an absolute stud. Etugrul is the son of a clan leader and the plots revolve around him and his family and enemies. Based upon true history, this series is on Netflix through season 4.
It is safe to say that this may be one of the best historical series ever created. I checked the history of Etugrul and this series is pretty close to the true history. Etugrul unites the Turks eventually and his son becomes the founder of the Ottoman Empire that got its name from the son. I know most of us think Islam is this horribly violent and evil religion but it is not. Islam plays a central role in the series and you will get an education on it by watching this very important piece of work. Watch it. I warn you though, you may get hooked. The first season is like 70 episodes. I am in the second one now. The Mongols are on the doorstep of Anatolia.
Here is a link if you are interested.
It is safe to say that this may be one of the best historical series ever created. I checked the history of Etugrul and this series is pretty close to the true history. Etugrul unites the Turks eventually and his son becomes the founder of the Ottoman Empire that got its name from the son. I know most of us think Islam is this horribly violent and evil religion but it is not. Islam plays a central role in the series and you will get an education on it by watching this very important piece of work. Watch it. I warn you though, you may get hooked. The first season is like 70 episodes. I am in the second one now. The Mongols are on the doorstep of Anatolia.
Here is a link if you are interested.
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