Islam in History: Ideas, People, and Events in the Middle East - Softcover

Lewis, Bernard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812695186 ISBN 13: 9780812695182

Publisher: Open Court, 2001

Synopsis

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, gives essential background on Middle Eastern conflicts with the West and shows how Islam — from its first expansion to its interpretation by Saddam Hussein and other extremists — has always been inextricably linked to the Western world.

About this title

About the Author:

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

From Library Journal:

Lewis (Near Eastern studies, Emeritus, Princeton Univ.) is noted for his many valuable historical works on the Middle East. This revised and updated collection of historical essays (Alcove, 1973) adds commentary on more recent events such as Anwar Sadat's assassination, the Salman Rushdie controversy, Khomeini's rise to power, and the surprising support of Sadam Hussein by some Arab groups. Nineteen of the original 21 essays have been reworked and combined with 13 additional historical/historiographical essays focused on contemporary events. Lewis's lucid style brings a fresh perspective and understanding to scholar and casual reader alike. Highly recommended.
- Paula I. Nielson, Loyola Marymount Univ. Lib., Los Angeles
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About this edition

• Publisher: Open Court
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0812695186
• ISBN 13: 9780812695182
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 496