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Islam and the West: The Making of an Image
Norman Daniel
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Description for Islam and the West: The Making of an Image
Paperback. Explores the political and religious considerations behind the typically negative western views of Islam, examining Christian-Muslim interaction from medieval times to the modern world. This study is suitable for those who wish to gain a deeper insight into the complex relations between Christianity and Islam. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 147 x 36. Weight in Grams: 580.
This classic study by Norman Daniel explores the political and religious considerations behind distorted western views of Islam, examining Christian-Muslim interaction from medieval times to the modern world. First published over 30 years ago, the message within this great scholarly achievement is more relevant today than ever before. This timeless and accessible book should be of interest to students and for anyone wishing to gain a deeper insight into the complex relations between two of the world’s greatest religions.
This classic study by Norman Daniel explores the political and religious considerations behind distorted western views of Islam, examining Christian-Muslim interaction from medieval times to the modern world. First published over 30 years ago, the message within this great scholarly achievement is more relevant today than ever before. This timeless and accessible book should be of interest to students and for anyone wishing to gain a deeper insight into the complex relations between two of the world’s greatest religions.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
472
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851686568
SKU
V9781851686568
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About Norman Daniel
Norman Daniel was an eminent historian on the Middle Ages and intercultural relations. Educated at Queen’s College, Oxford, and Edinburgh University, his other books include The Arabs and Medieval Europe; The Cultural Barrier; Heroes and Saracens and Islam: Past Influence and Future Challenges.
Reviews for Islam and the West: The Making of an Image
"The importance of the late Norman Daniel’s updated study… is as great now as it was when the first edition was published."
The Times Literary Supplement
"Painstakingly thorough. Twenty Years after its first publication, Islam and the West remains the standard work on views of Christian polemicists towards Islam."
Religious Studies Review
"Carefully researched. An important ... Read more
The Times Literary Supplement
"Painstakingly thorough. Twenty Years after its first publication, Islam and the West remains the standard work on views of Christian polemicists towards Islam."
Religious Studies Review
"Carefully researched. An important ... Read more