Islam in Europe Goody Jack
Islam in Europe Goody Jack This vigorously argued book reveals the central role that Islam has played in European history. In an historical analysis of religious warfare and forced migration, Goody…
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Islam in Europe Goody Jack
This vigorously argued book reveals the central role that Islam has played in European history. In an historical analysis of religious warfare and forced migration, Goody examines our understanding of legitimate violence, ethnic cleansing and terrorism. Following the movement of people, culture and religion from East to West, Goody breaks down the perceived opposition between Islam and Europe, showing Islam to be a part of Europe's past and present.
Goody traces three routes of Islam into Europe, following the Arab through North Africa, Spain and Mediterranean Europe; the Turk through Greece and the Balkans; and the Mongol through Southern Russia to Poland and Lithuania. His comparative perspective offers important and illuminating insights into current political problems and conflicts. Each thrust made its mark on Europe in terms of population and culture.
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