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Islam : A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)
Islam A Short History - Modern Library Chronicles
Author: Karen Armstrong
No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812966183
ISBN-10: 081296618X
Publication Date: 8/6/2002
Pages: 272
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3.2 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Modern Library
Book Type: Paperback
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Excellent, clear account of the Islamic faith. Well-written and informative. A quick but vital read in today's world. Fosters cultural understanding.
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Easy to read, but falls short on the explanations of why Islam expanded. Does a good job on the where, when, and how.
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