--- product_id: 14876584 title: "Islam and the West" price: "€ 51.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/14876584-islam-and-the-west store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Islam and the West **Price:** € 51.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Islam and the West - **How much does it cost?** € 51.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/14876584-islam-and-the-west) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Islam and the West: 9780195090611: Lewis, Bernard: Books Review: All Americans and Europeans Need to Read This Book - This is a classic work on the subject of the centuries-old war between Islam and the West. According to Dr. Lewis, who has spent his career thinking and writing about the subject, what we all are living through now is just the latest phase of the conflict. As Dr. Lewis, a Professor at Princeton, is nearing the age of 100, he is no longer able to appear on TV and radio, a great loss to those of us who get their information from talking heads. After reading this short book, you will understand that the military and cultural power of Islam reached its peak sometime around the 14th century and has since been in decline. Militarily, the Christian countries have dominated the Islamic countries (culminating with the defeat of the Turkish empire in WWI). Culturally, Islam has fallen centuries behind the West as measured by scientific and technical achievements. Zionism, which is a relatively new phenomenon, has played a small part in the conflict when placed in the perspective of history. I read this book about 25 years ago and find it no less compelling as I re-read it today. It should be a textbook in every liberal arts curriculum and read by anyone who cannot for the life of them understand what drives the irrationalism, ideological chaos, and mass murder in the Islamic world. Review: I was looking for the source of the Smithsonian series ... - I was looking for the source of the Smithsonian series that aired several years ago! Apparently there was no 'single' source; however what I've read so for is intriguing. I've found it educational as well as interesting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,120,043 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #119 in Islam (Books) #275 in Islamic Social Studies #3,100 in History of Christianity (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (52) | | Dimensions | 9.21 x 6.15 x 0.62 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 0195090616 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0195090611 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | October 27, 1994 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![Islam and the West - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716KpIUe2YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All Americans and Europeans Need to Read This Book *by H***R on April 8, 2015* This is a classic work on the subject of the centuries-old war between Islam and the West. According to Dr. Lewis, who has spent his career thinking and writing about the subject, what we all are living through now is just the latest phase of the conflict. As Dr. Lewis, a Professor at Princeton, is nearing the age of 100, he is no longer able to appear on TV and radio, a great loss to those of us who get their information from talking heads. After reading this short book, you will understand that the military and cultural power of Islam reached its peak sometime around the 14th century and has since been in decline. Militarily, the Christian countries have dominated the Islamic countries (culminating with the defeat of the Turkish empire in WWI). Culturally, Islam has fallen centuries behind the West as measured by scientific and technical achievements. Zionism, which is a relatively new phenomenon, has played a small part in the conflict when placed in the perspective of history. I read this book about 25 years ago and find it no less compelling as I re-read it today. It should be a textbook in every liberal arts curriculum and read by anyone who cannot for the life of them understand what drives the irrationalism, ideological chaos, and mass murder in the Islamic world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was looking for the source of the Smithsonian series ... *by W***N on August 19, 2014* I was looking for the source of the Smithsonian series that aired several years ago! Apparently there was no 'single' source; however what I've read so for is intriguing. I've found it educational as well as interesting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! *by H***Q on April 11, 2022* Good book with tons of details. She has good knowledge about Islam. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/14876584-islam-and-the-west](https://www.desertcart.be/products/14876584-islam-and-the-west) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*