Historical coverage of a topical which remains central to European politics and society today.
Ranges across 1500 years of European history.
In this book Franco Cardini examines the ideas, prejudices, disinformation and anti-information that have formed and coloured Europe s attitude towards Islam over 1500 years.
Ranges across 1500 years of European history.
In this book Franco Cardini examines the ideas, prejudices, disinformation and anti-information that have formed and coloured Europe s attitude towards Islam over 1500 years.
"This volume covers much ground: Western (mis)understandings of Islam, efforts to refute Islam, and latterly, to study it more objectively. Lucid and subtle ... recommended for undergraduates and above." Choice
" Europe and Islam is one of the titles in Blackwell s fine series the Making of Europe ... this is one of the rare treatments covering the expanse of 1,400 years of Islamic history in a single volume ... a worthy introduction to the topic of contacts between the Western world and Muslims." History: Reviews of New Books
" Europe and Islam is an interesting, readable text. It is perfect for university seminars in that it provides an overview of the history of the Christian-Muslim encounters and is sure to generate discussion and debate. And specialists will want to have a copy on their bookshelves as a reference..." Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
" Europe and Islam is one of the titles in Blackwell s fine series the Making of Europe ... this is one of the rare treatments covering the expanse of 1,400 years of Islamic history in a single volume ... a worthy introduction to the topic of contacts between the Western world and Muslims." History: Reviews of New Books
" Europe and Islam is an interesting, readable text. It is perfect for university seminars in that it provides an overview of the history of the Christian-Muslim encounters and is sure to generate discussion and debate. And specialists will want to have a copy on their bookshelves as a reference..." Islam and Christian-Muslim relations