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Query: Great perspective on history of Islam

This book does a good job of presenting the history of Islam as it coinsides with the history of the west ( Europe ). He also debunksa lot of misinformation regarding the crusades. Especially the idea that the islamic world was just sitting there minding its own business as the evil forces of Christianity attack them. It is a book you can read a little, put it down, then come back to it later-- almost like a reference book. It is laid out in such a way that you could easily go back to find a certain point fairly easily. I would highly reccommend this book if you know almost nothing about Islam and its violent beginnings and beliefs.