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“The term of life of a dynasty does not normally exceed three generations. For in the first generation are still preserved the characteristic features of rough, uncivilized rural life, such as hard conditions of life, courage, ferocity, and partnership in authority. Therefore the strength of the 'Asabiya is maintained.”

Quote by Ibn Khaldun

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Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun

Ibn Khaldun was a prominent historian, economist, and sociologist during the Islamic Golden Age. He is best known for his seminal work 'The Muqaddimah,' which laid the groundwork for the social sciences. His theories on the rise and fall of civilizations have had a lasting impact on the fields of history and sociology. more

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