With more than a billion followers; Islam is the world's fastest-growing religion and a major global religious and political force in the 21st century. It is also the subject of much misunderstanding; and many people know little of its origins or principles. Here is the perfect introduction to this important and complex subject; covering all aspects of the religion including its origin; the Koranic law; a look at Islamic nations and their relative importance; major events in the history of Islam; and Islamic sects and the rise of militant Islam in the 20th and 21st centuries. This indispensable guide remains the definitive introduction to the subject.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. All you may need on Waterloo: comprehensiveBy PhebeThe lie in question is lack of credit: that Sir John Colborne of the 52nd Regiment pulled his 52nd Regiment out of line on the ridge as the Imperial Guard was charging up the hill and flanked them at 90 degrees and fired into them from the side as the line on the hill fired from that direction. Colborne did this without input from Wellington; which is perhaps why Wellington was never interested in mentioning the event after the battle. The French troops; already somewhat demoralized and confused for other reasons; broke and ran; followed by the 52nd running gloriously after them on the diagonal; driving the fleeing French before them and ending up reforming just south of the much-contested La Haie Sainte farmhouse; from which the French also fled as the 52nd came on. Other troops now chased the French and Napoleon barely got away south himself; safe inside a square of the Old Guard until he got clear enough to flee for the French border.This is a really delightful book; with wonderful colored explanatory maps apparently painted by the author. Get a hard copy if you can because of the in-text illustrations. It tells all one might hope to know about Waterloo; and if you like a point-by-point description of a famous battle; this is the book --- exhaustively sourced with lively writing. The author is no friend to the British cavalry; "haring across the battlefield" in all directions at once. I immediately took off samples of five other Waterloo books I was thinking about; and decided to move on to Napoleon on St. Helena next; the book is that good.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed the fact it was part of the battle little ...By m ziemannVery well written. Enjoyed the fact it was part of the battle little was know about. Brings to light the egos and the glory sought after in this battle.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Lie at the Hear of WaterlooBy mahdi1rayExcellent work.
