ePub Islamic Imperialism A History by Efraim Karsh in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History at Its Best and WidestBy Deborah W. SeigmanThis book was recommended to me by a former student; now a professor of history. We had been commiserating about the lack of knowledge by American leaders and citizenry on the history of islamic and Christian conflict; and I had recommended "Cradle and Crucible" to him; while he recommended "Islamic Imperialism" to me. Both are wonderfully informative; each in its own way. I intend to share both books with others.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very EnlighteningBy LakotaLemI found this to be a superb book. As a Christian; it gave me a much better understanding of Islam; and I felt much more at peace with them after having read it. It portrays a religion that unfortunately is often hijacked for personal gain (power and/or money). What else is new in the history of the world!!!! With all religions; and governments for that matter; if we can just identify these nut cases and not get led astry by them the world will be a much better safer place.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent starter on Islamic HistoryBy Glenn D. Robinson"Timely book with all the protests going on. Based on this book; the more that changes; the more that stays the same. What is going on right now appears to have been going on since the Roman times. While the Moghul Empire; the Ottomon Empire and all other States; there have always been local kings; caliphates and others with changing alliances. The heart of Islam has gone from Baghdad to Damascus to other locations fluidly. Easy read; a starter to give a good glimpse."