Islam in history

Klappentext Recent events have made an understanding of the turmoil in the Middle East more important than ever. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard Lewis, Bernard W. Lewis
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2001
• EAN: 9780812695182
• ISBN: 978-0-8126-9518-2
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 26 mm
• Series: Ideas, People, and Events in t; Ideas, People, and Events in t
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Internationale Beziehungen, Islam, HISTORY / Middle East / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, History - General History, RELIGION / Islam / History