Crucible of Light : Islam and the forging of Europe from the 8th to the 21st Century by Elizabeth Drayson

Crucible of Light : Islam and the forging of Europe from the 8th to the 21st Century by Elizabeth DraysonRethinking the history of the last thirteen centuries, in Crucible of Light, Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds.Absolutely fascinating. At a time when ahistorical Christian Nationalism and chauvinism are gaining ground, this book arrives as an essential corrective' Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and author of Secularism: a Very Short Introduction'A treasure of a book,

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WINNER OF THE IRISH BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO NOVEL OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION'Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society

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