Karsh, Efraim

Islamic imperialism : a history / Efraim Karsh. - 276P map ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9780300106039

2013014354


Imperialism--History.
Jihad.


Islamic Empire--History.

BP52 / .K37 2013

325.32091767 / KAR/I