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I love Tamim Ansary's writing--goodness, does he have a talent for being down-to-earth, engaging, interesting, and insightful. This look at the history of the world through the eyes of one brought up in the Muslim world is fascinating; it is not a run-of-the-mill history that have been dominated by western perspectives. There are some great insights into process behind why things today are the way they are--and of the growing divide between the West and much of the Islamic world. How shall "the
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This book!! I honestly think every one (Muslim and Non-Muslim) should read it. This covers approximately 1400 years of history, from the beginning of Islam right up to a little after 9/11. It's so well written, and detailed just enough that you don't get bored, so no, it's not like reading a history book per se.
There was so much I didn't know and makes sense now when you look at current affairs. It was also disheartening to see just how greedy (all) world leaders really are (I know, I shouldn't ...more
There was so much I didn't know and makes sense now when you look at current affairs. It was also disheartening to see just how greedy (all) world leaders really are (I know, I shouldn't ...more
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