The Wahhabi Mission And Saudi Arabia - Couverture rigide

Commins, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1845110803 ISBN 13 : 9781845110802

Editeur : I.B. Tauris, 2005

Synopsis

Book by Commins David

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Wahhabism has been generating controversy since it first emerged in Arabia in the 18th century. In the wake of September 11th instant theories have emerged that try to root Osama Bin Laden's attacks on Wahhabism. Muslim critics have dismissed this conservative interpretation of Islam that is the official creed of Saudi Arabia as an unorthodox innovation that manipulated a suggestible people to gain political influence. David Commins' book questions this assumption. He examines the debate on the nature of Wahhabism, and offers original findings on its ascendance in Saudi Arabia and spread throughout other parts of the Muslim world such as Afghanistan and Pakistan. He also assesses the challenge that radical militants within Saudi Arabia pose to the region, and draws conclusions which will concern all those who follow events in the Kingdom. 'The Wahhabi Mission and Saudi Arabia' is an essential reading for anyone interested in the Middle East and Islamic radicalism today.

Revue de presse :

'Based on substantial research in Arabic sources...the best account we have yet' --Francis Robinson, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society

'An absorbing analysis, a model of thorough research and judgement' --Robert Lacey, Journal of Islamic Studies

'An erudite account of Wahhabism's historical development' --Middle East Journal

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: I.B. Tauris
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1845110803
• ISBN 13: 9781845110802
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288