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      The Islamic Enlightenment: The Modern Struggle Between Faith and Reason

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      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, the author introduces us to key figures and reformers; from Egypt's visionary ruler Muhammad Ali to brave radical...

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      Product ID:9780099578703
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Islamic Enlightenment
      Subtitle:The Modern Struggle Between Faith and Reason
      Authors:Author: Christopher de Bellaigue
      Page Count:448
      Subjects:Islam, Islam
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      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, the author 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 writer Ibrahim Sinasi.

      SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017

      ''An eye-opening, well-written and very timely book'' Yuval Noah Harari


      ''The best sort of book for our disordered days: timely, urgent and illuminating'' Pankaj Mishra

      ''It strikes a blow…for common humanity'' Sunday Times


      The Muslim world has often been accused of a failure to modernise and adapt. Yet in this sweeping narrative and provocative retelling of modern history, Christopher de Bellaigue charts the forgotten story of the Islamic Enlightenment – the social movements, reforms and revolutions that transfigured the Middle East from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Modern ideals and practices were embraced across the region, including the adoption of modern medicine, the emergence of women from purdah and the development of democracy.

      The Islamic Enlightenment looks behind the sensationalist headlines in order to foster a genuine understanding of Islam and its relationship to the West. It is essential reading for anyone engaged in the state of the world today.


      Imprint Name:Vintage
      Publisher Name:Vintage Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2018-02-22

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      Weight342 g
      Dimensions197 × 129 × 29 mm