Europe and the Islamic World by John Tolan PAPERBACK 9780691168579

Princeton University Press

Explore the intertwined histories of Europe and the Islamic World and refute the notion of a 'clash of civilizations' in this landmark book. Three eminent historians bring to life the complex and tumultuous relations between various groups and individuals, revealing a shared cultural, intellectual, and religious heritage. Since the seventh century, continuous contact between the Muslim world and the West has shaped both. This sweeping history vividly recounts wars, crusades, alliances, diplomacy, commerce, slave trade, technology transfers, and intellectual and artistic exchanges. It offers an unparalleled introduction to key periods like the Muslim conquests, the collapse of the Byzantine Empire, the commercial revolution of the medieval Mediterranean, the achievements of Muslim Spain, the crusades, the rise of the Ottomans, and European colonization and decolonization. Discover the richness and diversity of this shared history, demonstrating how ongoing encounters have profoundly shaped both Europe and Islam. Product Summary: Europe and the Islamic World: A History by John Tolan, Henry Laurens, Gilles Veinstein. Published by Princeton University Press in 2015. This paperback book is written in English and covers the History genre. It features 494 pages and has dimensions of 148.6 mm width, 18.5 mm depth, and 2141 mm height. Recommended for adult readers.