Islam in History

Name: Islam in History
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780812695182
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Ideas, People, and Events in the Middle East

By Bernard Lewis

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Islam in History by Bernard Lewis offers a crucial exploration of the historical interactions between Islam and the Western world. Through a collection of insightful essays, Lewis traces the development of Islam from its early expansion to its contemporary interpretations by figures such as Saddam Hussein, providing essential context for understanding ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religion, history, and Middle Eastern studies, particularly those seeking to deepen their understanding of the factors shaping today's geopolitical landscape.

This collection of essays, written by a Western expert in Islamic studies, gives background on present Middle Eastern conflicts with the West. It also reflects on how this religion - from its first expansion to the exploits of Saddam Hussein - has been fatefully involved with the Western world.

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Recent events have made an understanding of the turmoil in the Middle East more important than ever. In these essays, Bernard Lewis, a leading expert on Islam, provides essential background on Middle Eastern conflicts with the West.

He demonstrates how Islam—from its first expansion to its interpretation by Saddam Hussein and other extremists—has always been inextricably linked to the Western world.

Islam in History offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this complex and significant relationship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812695182

Publisher: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 December 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Edition: Second Edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 694g

Pages: 496

Collections

Bernard Lewis Education & Reference Global History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Bernard Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, is considered the leading expert on Islam in the West.