Armour uses the best of contemporary research to show how events such as the Crusades and the Reconquista of Spain have indelibly shaped the mindset of the West toward Islam and vice versa. He reveals how the modern Western political and economic system - marked by the globalization of capitalism; technology; and science - has been perceived by the Islamic world as a Godless secular assault on all that is holy. He ends with the Arab-Israeli conflict and the events of 11 September 2001 as the latest concrete manifestations of the tragic encounter between the three "Peoples of the Book."
#1297949 in Books Barricade Books 2010-03-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.14 x .84 x 6.12l; 1.25 #File Name: 1569804338360 pages
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Read Brenner's "Zionism in the Age of the Dictators" first!By Z.A. MrefuThis book collects translations of the primary source material that informed Brenner's groundbreaking classic Zionism in the Age of the Dictators. I definitely recommend reading that book first; and then picking up a copy of 51 Documents for a more in-depth look at Brenner's research.By the way; Brenner's work isn't any kind of conspiracy theorist "secret history" nonsense (despite what some fringe people on both sides of this apparent controversy might have you believe). All of the history that Brenner documents is a matter of public record. Serious historians have no argument with Brenner's work; even if they disagree with him politically. The fact that some people are attacking him with such vitriol is very telling. I praise Mr. Brenner for his work and his life-long commitment to anti-racism.10 of 12 people found the following review helpful. CollaborationismBy Juan G.Yes; German Zionist jews collaborated with the Nazis after 1933. Read the documents presented in this book (and look for more in the Web or inside other books) to understand the reasons. Form your own opinion about this matter and compare it with the "officially sanctioned history". Something does not fit.13 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Documents !...By m. jouvenelHistory based on documents is difficult to refute and more books like this one should be known to establish the facts over propaganda. Should be required reading to all zionnists...
