Bernard Lewis
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
In his first book since What Went Wrong? Bernard Lewis examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the Islamic world today and that are increasingly being expressed in acts of terrorism. He looks at the theological origins of political Islam and takes us through the rise of militant Islam in Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, examining the impact of radical Wahhabi proselytizing, and Saudi oil money, on the rest of the Islamic...
Author
Publisher
Open Court
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
From secular-minded autocrats like Saddam Hussein to religious fundamentalists like Osama bin Laden, powerful voices in the Islamic world have been united by a fierce hatred of the West. If we want to know why they think the way they do, we have to understand the history of Islam and its continuous interactions with the West. This masterly collection of essays by a leading expert on Islam and the Middle East ranges over the whole sweep of Islamic...
Author
Publisher
Wharton Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"For many people, Islam remains a mystery. Here Bernard Lewis and Buntzie Ellis Churchill examine Islam: what its adherents believe and how their religion has shaped them, their rich and diverse cultures, and their politics over more than 14 centuries."--Book jacket.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the Middle East specialist, from his professional relationships with world leaders to his accomplishments in world politics, and offers the author's analysis of the political transformation of the region.
14) Road to 9/11
Publisher
Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"...this dramatic documentary chronicles the deep historical roots of Al-Qáida, examining the years of political oppression, economic stagnation, religious fanaticism, and violence that gave rise to the attacks of September 11. 2002. It features rare footage, and insightful commentary by leading scholars and journalists including Bernard Lewis, Fareed Zakaria, Thomas Friedman, Irshad Manji, Azar Nafisis, Kanan Makiya, Fawaz Gerges, and David Fromkin."...
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
©1976.
Language
English
Description
"In this book thirteen eminent authorities provide a long-overdue and highly rewarding survey of Islamic culture and history, from the days of the Prophet Muhammad to modern times. The names of the contributors and their academic affiliations appear on the back of this book jacket. Their specific subjects cover: the faith of Islam and the people who embraced it; Islamic art and architecture; the growth and culture of urban Islam; the mystic path of...
Publisher
JerusalemOnlineUniversity.com
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Explore the history of Israel from ancient times through the Ottoman period. Part 1 delves into the central role that Israel plays in the three major monotheistic faiths. The first part of the mini-series serves as a narrative of the land of Israel from a Biblical inheritance to a modern state.