Description: A groundbreaking work that delivers a fresh account of the Arab conquests, incorporating the latest research in Late Antique history.
Review Quotes: "[A] splendid new history of the Arab conquests.... Hoyland...has performed an invaluable service. His book will surely serve as the definitive account of the Arab conquests for many years to come." -Tom Holland, Literary Review
"In God's Path is a thoughtful and nuanced guide to an age that was far more complex than we might imagine from older accounts.... A crucial story, which Hoyland tells powerfully." -Philip Jenkins, Books & Culture"An illuminating, richly detailed, highly readable study of one of the crucial periods of history." -Peter Leithart, First Things"In God's Path provides a thorough, persuasive and timely overview of this century of transformations in the history of the Middle East for specialists and non-specialists alike." -Harry Munt, History Today"Concise and clear, In God's Path is a recommended introduction to historical events about which everyone today wants to know." -Peter Webb, Times Literary Supplement"This is a succinct, intelligent guide to the period, alert to nuance and cautious about grand theories." -Stuart Kelly, The Scotsman"This is perhaps the best introduction to the Arab-Islamic Conquests available...Original, authoritative, and a joy to read-I cannot recommend it highly enough." -Adam Silverstein, author of Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction