{"product_id":"infidels-a-history-of-the-conflict-between-christendom-and-islam-by-andrew-wheatcroft-rare-books","title":"Infidels: A History of the Conflict Between Christendom and Islam by Andrew Wheatcroft [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eInfidels\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Wheatcroft is a detailed historical account of the long-standing and complex conflict between the Christian and Islamic worlds. Spanning over a thousand years, the book explores pivotal moments of confrontation and cultural exchange, from the Crusades and the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman sieges of Vienna and beyond. Wheatcroft delves into how religion, politics, and propaganda have shaped mutual perceptions and fueled centuries of hostility and misunderstanding. Rather than presenting a simplistic clash of civilizations, he offers a nuanced narrative that highlights periods of coexistence alongside conflict. The book examines how the term \"infidel\" has been weaponized and how these historical tensions still echo in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1647\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Wheatcroft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British historian, author, and academic specializing in the history of the Islamic world, the Ottoman Empire, and Christian-Muslim relations. Educated at the University of Oxford, Wheatcroft has written extensively on the cultural and political intersections between East and West. His work is known for its scholarly depth, narrative clarity, and balanced perspective. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eInfidels\u003c\/em\u003e, he has authored several acclaimed books, including \u003cem data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eThe Ottomans: Dissolving Images\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eThe Enemy at the Gate\u003c\/em\u003e, further exploring themes of empire, conflict, and cultural identity. Through his writing, Wheatcroft aims to deepen understanding of historical narratives that continue to influence global relations today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255612465338,"sku":"354V7VY0X-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/infi.jpg?v=1761066650","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/infidels-a-history-of-the-conflict-between-christendom-and-islam-by-andrew-wheatcroft-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}