Description: "A concise new narrative history of Islam that draws on the transformative insights of recent research to emphasize the diversity and dynamism of the tradition."--Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: "[A] vibrant and sweeping survey. . . . Tolan's impressive geographic scope and fine-grained historical detail combine for a masterful portrait of Islam as a religion and culture. The result is the definitive history of a complex faith."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"