From historian Thomas B. Allen; author of Remember Pearl Harbor and George Washington; Spy Master comes a sweeping; dramatic history of the Americans who fought alongside the British on the losing side of the American Revolution. Allen’s compelling account comprises an epic story with a personal core; an American narrative certain to spellbind readers of Tom Fleming; David McCullough; and Joseph Ellis. The first book in over thirty years on this topic in Revolution War history; Tories incorporates new research and previously unavailable material drawn from foreign archives; telling the riveting story of bitter internecine conflict during the tumultuous birth of a nation.
#302234 in Books Khaled M Abou El Fadl 2007-01-23 2007-01-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .76 x 5.31l; .55 #File Name: 0061189030336 pagesThe Great Theft Wrestling Islam from the Extremists
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book answers the difficult question bothering Muslims and non-Muslims ...By Book HungerExcellent book answers the difficult question bothering Muslims and non-Muslims alike: does Islam truly promote the extremism; terrorism; and the ugliness that pervades Islam's image today? No. Simply put; that image has been hijacked through "The Great Theft." Dr. Abou El Fadl eloquently describes The Great Theft -- its origins; history; evolution; contemporary crimes -- and enlightens us all to Islam's true beauty: justice; compassion; mercy; love. Sounds cliche doesn't it? It's truth -- one that Dr. Abou El Fadl hopes to reclaim from Islam's thieves. Overall; superb book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An eye for an eye leaves half the world blindBy Marianne SheehanThis is a comprehensive study of how radicalism within any given institution; religious or other; can reduce the precepts; creeds or original mission statements to rubble; giving it misconceptions and total fallacies; in total dichotomy to its original founder or intent. It is an upsetting read due to this misled distortion; yet one that is enlightening to one who has never pursued it. I recommend it to anyone who can read with an open mind and willingness to transform original and misunderstood ideas. The first third; highly technical and descriptive; is necessary to bring it to a personal conviction and true understanding.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The counter to terrorism is love.By Ian HAXTONThis book is a Must Read for anyone interested in today's worldwide problems. All real religions say the same thing - charity; humility; tolerance; kindness and Oneness. Terrorism cannot be removed by force. The counter to terrorism is love.
