Europe and the mystique of Islam
By: Maxime Rodinson ; translated by Roger Veinus
Edition: University of Washington Press ed
Series: Near Eastern studies, University of Washington -- no. 4
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Seattle
Language: eng
Number of pages: 163
Subjects: Civilization, Islamic -- Study and teaching -- Europe -- History
Work titles: Fascination de l'Islam.
Description: Since the time of the Crusades, Europeans have viewed Muslim culture and religion through the unique distorting lens of Orientalism, coloring all aspects of their perception and generating a curious blend of fascination and distrust. Maxime Rodinson presents the classic account of this relationship, in a history that is balanced and concise yet full of insight.
Notes: Translation of: La Fascination de l'Islam

Includes index

"Originally published in 1987 as No. 4 in Near Eastern Studies, University of Washington, sponsored by the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization and the Middle East Center of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington"--t.p. verso

Bibliography: p. 145-152