Hoyland's approach is both consistent and innovative.
Georg Leube, Plekos
In Gods Path provides a thorough, persuasive and timely overview of this century of transformations in the history of the Middle East for specialists and non-specialists alike.
Harry Munt, History Today
Written in plain English, thereby enabling the general reader to become familiar with this significant ... Read moreera of Muslim history, and with numerous maps and black and white illustrations, this book is an informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in Islam.
Methodist Recorder, Simon Ross Valentine
[A] splendid new history of the Arab conquests... Few are better qualified to write a history of the Arab conquests [than Robert Hoyland]... His book will surely serve as the definitive account of the Arab conquests for many years to come.
Literary Review, Tom Holland
Concise and clear, In God's Path is a recommended introduction to historical events about which everyone today wants to know.
Times Literary Supplement, Peter Webb
[A] useful guide to even the layman of how to understand what is now taking place in the Middle East, and perhaps what response there should be to it. Hoyland is one of the most prominent and able scholars of Islam, able to write in an interesting and accessible way for lay people ... [An] excellent work ...
Anthony McRoy, Third Way
Fascinating
Northen Echo, Steve Craggs
A fresh look at the Arab conquests and the creation of an Islamic empire in the 100 year after the death of Muhammad
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