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| The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror | 
 enlarge | Author: Bernard Lewis
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  137 reviews
Sales Rank: 11178
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0812967852
Dewey Decimal Number: 297.72
EAN: 9780812967852
ASIN: 0812967852
Publication Date: March 2004
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| Customer Reviews:
 An enjoyable read. September 25, 2008
Prior to September 11th, Bernard Lewis was not given much respect in academic circles because of his less than politically correct view of the Middle East. After September 11th, Bernard Lewis has become the foremost historian of the region. Many liberal faculty members still refute his arguments, but for those of us whose eyes were opened when the towers came crashing down, Lewis is undoubtedly in a class of his own.
If you want to understand the historical roots of Islamic conflict, then this book is an absolute must. It's a quick and enjoyable read which is extremely rare in a liberal dominated market where history books all make the same revisionist Marxist argument that historical events are the natural evolution of material conditions beyond our ability to control. Lewis is balanced in his evaluation of Islamic terrorism and you will finish his book with the satisfaction that many of your questions have been answered. Two more of my favorites GWOT books are: Beyond Terror: Strategy in a Changing World andMichael Scheuer Is Wrong: Blame Islam, Not America
Excellent primer on West-Mideast divide August 31, 2008
Bernard Lewis keeps it simple and clear in explaining the history of the Judeochristian/Islamic divide. He clarifies misconceptions of why America has become "Satan" in the minds of "fundamentalist" (another term which has been misappropriated as explained by Dr. Lewis) muslims. He avoids making apologies for either side; just tells it like it is. Excellent and easy introduction into the crisis of our time (although slightly outdated at this time since it was written in 2003).
excellent overview May 31, 2008
Just finished the book and can safely say that it is an excellent overview, a great starting point for the beginner. Will use this in my World Civilizations class (sophomore high school level). Thank you.
The Crisis of Islam April 21, 2008
The book was in excellent condition and in addition it arrived in just a few days after I ordered it.
Good Book, tells it like it is April 7, 2008
This book examines the hate that spews from the Middle East and why Muslims see the United States as the biggest threat to them. Ultimately, the author implies that Muslims hate the U.S. because they see them as the leader of the West and the biggest obstacle to their conquest of the world (the final triumph of Islam). Parts of the book explain the revolution in Iran and it's tactics to spread rumors to promote violence in the region. In addition, a good description is provided regarding the economic and educational retardation of the region. Finally, it mentions in the last chapter the "Death cult" of terrorism from which Al Qaeda spawned. Over all, it is a chilling read but it does tell it like it is.
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