People of the Book (Paperback, New ed)

We live in a world polarized by the ongoing conflict between Muslims, Christians and Jews, but - in an extraordinary narrative spanning fourteen centuries - Zachary Karabell argues that the relationship between Islam and the West has never been simply one of animosity and competition, but has also comprised long periods of cooperation and coexistence. Through a rich tapestry of stories and a compelling cast of characters, People of the Book uncovers known history, and forgotten history, as Karabell takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through the Arab and Ottoman empires, the Crusades and the Catholic Reconquista and into the modern era, as he examines the vibrant examples of discord and concord that have existed between these monotheistic faiths. By historical standards, today's fissure between Islam and the West is not exceptional, but because of weapons of mass destruction, that fissure has the potential to undo us more than ever before. This is reason enough to look back and remember that Christians, Jews and Muslims have lived constructively with one another. They have fought and taught each other, and they have learned from one another. Retrieving this forgotten history is a vital ingredient to a more stable, secure world.

General

Imprint:	John Murray Publishers Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2007
Authors:	Zachary Karabell
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	343
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7195-6755-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-7195-6755-6
Barcode:	9780719567551

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