This documentary history of Islam from the advent of the prophet Muhammed to the capture of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed; the Conqueror; is concerned with a period that extends from the 7th century to 1453; with a region that stretches from Western Arabia to embrace the Middle East; North Africa; and parts of Asia; tropical Africa; and southern and eastern Europe; and with people and states; which; amid many diversities; share a common acceptance of the faith and law of Islam. Bernard Lewis; a widely-known authority on the Middle East; here translates from original sources and documents works that present the sweeping civilization of Islam in all its vastness and glory.
#558191 in Books Lawrence Goodwyn 1978-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.38 x .78 x 8.00l; 1.10 #File Name: 0195024176349 pagesThe Populist Moment A Short History of the Agrarian Revolt in America
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insightful and propheticBy Avid ReaderI bought this book after seeing Lawrence Goodwyn's name in the NY Times obituaries. I have long been fascinated by the eras in US history where the people rise up to claim their rights. I wanted to see Goodwyn's take on the story of the Populist movement of the late 19th century.Goodwyn's portrayal of the agrarian cooperative movement is masterful. I kept highlighting major points in my Kindle -- especially about how the educational aspect of the cooperative movement was what gave it the most strength. Once the people's understanding of the financial issues increased; their confidence was built; resulting in a rising tide of democratic sentiment that challenged the status quo.Goodwyn's analysis of how the movement failed was also instructive. And the highlight was when Goodwyn tied the story of Populism's defeat to the shape that political dialogue has taken in the 21st century -- especially as it relates to the capitalism vs. communism dichotomy.I highly recommend this book to people who; like me; are not academics; but appreciate a well-written historical account that provides insight into current affairs.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Fighting Big Banks and Corporations---the beginning in AmericaBy SK FiglerUsually histories of economics put me to sleep. But Lawrence Goodwyn's "The Populist Movement" is an enthralling gem that will give you numerous "Aha!" moments as it shows how and why populist movements; particularly that of the post-Civil War era (with its inception in Texas); began; grew; and failed in competing with big banks and business. There are many surprises to someone like me; who is not an economist but has been led (or pushed) to care about it from what has happened in and to America these past 30 years. Goodwyn shows clearly why the small farmers of southern and Plains America were driven to do something about the crushing control of big banks; growing commercial interests; and Wall Street. Ultimately; they failed because all power and control was in the hands of men like Gould and Morgan and the other Robber Barons. There is; however; a lesson to be taken from "The Populist Movement;" that knowing and anticipating what massive blockages stand in the way of economic and political change can help people work around them. No one who reads Goodwyn's book can claim; "Well; I just didn't know."2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. required reading for understanding of today's "Populism"By Martin S. Harris Jr.Most likely (amateur historian opinion) the single best account of the Populist phenomenon I have ever read. If I have to find fault somewhere; It would be the absence of much coverage of earlier Populist themes in American politics; particularly as seen in the Jeffersonian sovereign-yeoman theme and in the Jacksonian anti-big-banking theme.
