A Quick History of Islam (Quick Histories)

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Short, Intelligent History Books

Islam seems to dominate the news so much today. We hear a great deal of its present, but what of its past, and the connections between the two? This book will give you a strong insight into Islam's dramatic and fascinating history, from its sudden, world-changing emergence from desert obscurity in Arabia to the creation of its dazzling Golden Age.

Whilst Europe languished in medieval darkness, Islam was a beacon of learning, tolerance and the arts. But what ended that world and what followed it? From Crusades to colonialism, how did the dilemmas and controversies in modern Islam emerge, and what are some of the myths and misunderstandings of this extraordinary desert religion that so remarkably changed the world?

This great little book will give you:
a concise, readable history from the life of the Prophet Muhammad through to the modern Muslim world and some of the myths and dilemmas that surround that journey
fascinating glimpses into the dazzling world of medieval Islam, its huge and vital empires in the Middle East, India and Africa, which was shattered by the arrival of bloodthirsty new enemies
a stronger understanding of how the West and the Muslim world's long and difficult relationship overshadows the conflicts of today, as well as outlines of the recent tragic histories in the Middle East through to the emergence of al-Qaeda and ISIS

Quick Histories give you all the main points in understandable but serious language, facts which you can retain and remember as well as fascinating, accessible insights into historical debates and how other cultures view the same events. All our books can be read in an hour or two, either in one sitting, or over a few days.
Grab a copy today and begin your journey into history.