Islamic imperialism : a history / Efraim Karsh.

Author/creator Karsh, Efraim
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2006.
Description276 pages : maps ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents The warrior prophet -- The rise and fall of Islam's first empire -- The best of times, the worst of times -- The house of Islam and the house of war -- The last great Islamic empire -- The price of empire -- Mishandling the great game -- The rise of the Arab imperial dream -- An Arab Caesar -- A reckoning of sorts -- The tail that wags the dog -- Renewing the quest for Allah's empire -- Bin Laden's holy war.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [235]-264) and index.
LCCN 2005034836
ISBN0300106033 (cl. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780300106039

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BP52 .K37 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold