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Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West,New
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A sweeping history of the oftenviolent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilitiesThe West and Islamthe sword and scimitarhave clashed since the midseventh century, when, according to Muslim tradition, the Roman emperor rejected Prophet Muhammad's order to abandon Christianity and convert to Islam, unleashing a centurieslong jihad on Christendom.Sword and Scimitar chronicles the decisive battles that arose from this agesold Islamic jihad, beginning with the first major Islamic attack on Christian territory in 636, through the Muslim occupation of nearly threequarters of Christendom, which prompted the Crusades, followed by renewed Muslim conquests by Turks and Tatars, to the European colonization of the Muslim world in the 1800s, when Islam largely went on the retreatuntil its reemergence in recent times. Using original sources in Arabic and Greek, preeminent historian Raymond Ibrahim describes each battle in vivid detail and explains how these wars and the larger historical currents of the age reflect the cultural fault lines between Islam and the West.The majority of these landmark encountersincluding the battles of Yarmuk, Tours, Manzikert, the sieges at Constantinople and Vienna, and the crusades in Syria and Spainare now forgotten or considered inconsequential. Yet today, as the West faces a resurgence of this enduring Islamic jihad, Sword and Scimitar provides the needed historical context to understand the current relationship between the West and the Islamic worldand why the Islamic State is merely the latest chapter of an old history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sword and Scimitar'? A: The book explores the long history of conflict between Islam and the West, beginning from the mid-seventh century to contemporary times.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sword and Scimitar'? A: The book is authored by Raymond Ibrahim, a noted historian specializing in Islamic history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sword and Scimitar'? A: The book was published on August 28, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sword and Scimitar' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sword and Scimitar' have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Sword and Scimitar' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book uses original sources in Arabic and Greek, making it a valuable resource for academic research.
- Q: What historical events does 'Sword and Scimitar' cover? A: The book chronicles key battles and conflicts, including the battles of Yarmuk, Tours, and Manzikert, as well as the sieges of Constantinople and Vienna.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Sword and Scimitar'? A: This is an illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: What audience is 'Sword and Scimitar' intended for? A: The book is intended for readers interested in history, particularly those exploring the relationship between Islam and the West.
- Q: Can 'Sword and Scimitar' help in understanding current events? A: Yes, it provides historical context that can enhance understanding of contemporary issues related to Islam and the West.