The Crisis of Islam
holy war and unholy terror
$32.75
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2004
Summary
The Roots of Rage: Understanding the Crisis of Islam
President Bush declared a war against terrorism. But for Osama bin Laden and his followers, it’s a religious war – a war for Islam against infidels, especially the United States.
In this book, Bernard Lewis explores the origins of this anger and frustration, revealing how poverty and tyranny impact the Muslim world. He examines:
- The influence of extreme Wahhabist doctrines in Saudi Arabia.
- American d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753817520 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753817527 |
| Author: | Bernard Lewis |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2004 |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 18mm |
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About The Author
Bernard Lewis
Bernard Lewis is Emeritus Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He was formerly Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS, University of London, from 1949 to 1974. He is a member of the British Academy, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Institut de France.
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