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1. 1. Islam

   A New Historical Introduction

   

   An accessible survey of the religion’s origins, core beliefs and practices, and the historical development of its communities from the seventh century to the present. It blends political and social history with discussions of scripture, law, theology, mysticism, art, and regional diversity, showing how belief has been lived and expressed across different cultures. Attentive to encounters with modernity and contemporary debates, it offers a nuanced introduction that challenges stereotypes and presents the breadth of a global civilization.

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2. 2. The Crusades

   Islamic Perspectives

   

   A reassessment of the medieval Crusades from Muslim perspectives, using Arabic sources to show how these campaigns were perceived, contested, and integrated into Islamic political, social, and religious life; the book challenges Eurocentric narratives by tracing diverse Muslim responses—from local accommodation and pragmatic alliances to calls for jihad—within a context of fragmented polities and shifting Mediterranean connections, and it considers the immediate consequences and long-term legacy of the Crusades in Muslim memory and historiography.