This book brings together eleven essays on Islamic political thought by Bernard Lewis, the acknowledged doyen of middle eastern studies. Few historians have garnered such a broad audience as Lewis, whose works are widely read by scholars, politicians, journalists, and the general public. This latest collection of essays is replete with the incisive historical insight for which Lewis, the world's foremost scholar of the Middle East, is known. With erudition, eloquence and wit, Lewis provides a focused treatment of fundamental Islamic political terms that is at once thoughtful and provocative. The essays provide the background that is essential to understanding Islamic civilization, and consequently, the troubled history of its relations with the West.
| ISBN: | 9781558764248 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2008 |
| Author: | Bernard Lewis |
| Publisher: | Markus Wiener Publishing Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 120 pages |
| Genres: |
Politics and government Social groups: religious groups and communities |
This book brings together eleven essays on Islamic political thought by Bernard Lewis, the acknowledged doyen of middle eastern studies. Few historians have garnered such a broad audience as Lewis, whose works are widely read by scholars, politicians, journalists, and the general public. This latest collection of essays is replete with the incisive historical insight for which Lewis, the world's foremost scholar of the Middle East, is known. With erudition, eloquence and wit, Lewis provides a focused treatment of fundamental Islamic political terms that is at once thoughtful and provocative. The essays provide the background that is essential to understanding Islamic civilization, and consequently, the troubled history of its relations with the West.
Political Words and Ideas in Islam features in the following genres: Politics and government, Social groups: religious groups and communities
Political Words and Ideas in Islam is available in Hardback
Political Words and Ideas in Islam was written by Bernard Lewis and published by Markus Wiener Publishing Inc
Political Words and Ideas in Islam has 120 pages