The Islamic second civil war raged across the Near East from 682 until 692. It was the formative event in the religion’s history. Islam before the war is best described as a contract between the Arab amirs and their subjects. The war tested that model to its limit. The combatants’ points of contention included who was to lead the amirate; who could properly call himself a Muslim; and where it was that God had established His House. As they fought; the dueling sides made use of a new weapon; that their Lord had bequeathed to them – the Qur’an. House of War investigates the religion and the people of Islam up to the 670s; and details the progress of the ensuing struggle. In the process; it proposes new interpretations for the Qur’anic chapters 13; 14; 22; 25; and 41.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Living Monuments in their time....By Gerhard LackVery good up to date information on the veterans. The book corrects mistakes made in previous publications on the subject. Treats North and South equally and exposes the fraud veterans that showed up in late 40's and 50's.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Last Survivors in DetailBy Kevin FontenotThis is an excellent book that details the last surviving veterans of each state. Grzyb discusses the issues over who were the last surviving veterans; the controversy surrounding some; and the ones who really weren't veterans even though they claimed to be. Appendices cover such topics as the last surviving nurses; the veterans schedule of 1890; veterans who resettled in other nations; and the last survivors of major events related to the War. There are extensive notes and a good bibliography. Most of the veterans also have accompanying photos (the reproduction quality varies). I truly enjoy the life stories of these men and highly recommend this book. The author did deep and valuable work.
