European Perceptions of Islam and America from Saladin to George W. Bush : Europe's Fragile Ego Uncovered /

This book considers European perceptions of their rivals throughout history from the Islamic civilization between the first Crusade in 1095 and the final Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683 to the United States of America from independence in 1776 until the present and investigates Europe's capacit...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Peter (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
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Summary:This book considers European perceptions of their rivals throughout history from the Islamic civilization between the first Crusade in 1095 and the final Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683 to the United States of America from independence in 1776 until the present and investigates Europe's capacity to lead the world.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages)
ISBN:9780230617803
DOI:10.1057/9780230617803