A Brief History of Islam in Europe : Thirteen Centuries of Creed, Conflict and Coexistence / / Maurits S. Berger.

This book presents an overall presentation and discussion of developments ever since Islam appeared on the European stage thirteen centuries ago. The events and stories presented increase the understanding of present debates on, and notions of, Islam and Muslims in Europe. This book shows that in th...

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Place / Publishing House:[Leiden, Netherlands] : : Leiden University Press,, 2014.
©2014
Year of Publication:2014
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (354 p.)
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Summary:This book presents an overall presentation and discussion of developments ever since Islam appeared on the European stage thirteen centuries ago. The events and stories presented increase the understanding of present debates on, and notions of, Islam and Muslims in Europe. This book shows that in the course of thirteen centuries the Muslim as well as Islam have undergone many metamorphoses. The Muslim has entered the European stage as a conqueror, antichrist, scholar, benign ruler, corsair, tradesman and fellow citizen. The image of Islam has meandered accordingly, as a religion that was feared as an enemy or embraced as a partner against heretical Christians, despised as an abomination or admired as a civilization, and studied for missionary, academic, colonial or security purpose.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-342) and index.
ISBN:9087283261
9400601506
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Maurits S. Berger.