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Islamic Enlightenment
Paperback Edition: 1
Beginning with the dramatic collision of East and West following Napoleon's arrival in Egypt, and taking us through 200 tumultuous years of Middle Eastern history, Christopher de Bellaigue, introduces us to key figures and reformers; from Egypt's visionary ruler Muhammad Ali to brave radicals like Iran's first feminist Qurrat al-Ayn and the writer Ibrahim Sinasi, who transformed Ottoman Turkey's language and literature. This book tells the forgotten story of the Islamic Enlightenment. It shows us how to look beyond sensationalist headlines to foster a genuine understanding of modern Islam and Muslim culture, and is essential reading for anyone engaged with the state of the world today.
Pages : 398
Publication date : 2017-02-27
Publisher : Bodley Head
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, History, Philosophy, Religion & Beliefs, Western Philosophy: Enlightenment, History Of Religion, Religion: General, Religious Fundamentalism