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The volume explores the distinctive nature of Islamic jihad as expressed in poetry, sermons and inscriptions; the development of the counter-crusade; and the careers of major Muslim leaders including Zengi and Saladin.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57682568741237,"sku":"9781474485913","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56301522583925,"sku":"9781474485906","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781474485906_79dea925-e512-46ab-94f4-2dd4a74e0cb2.jpg?v=1792511507"},{"product_id":"9780500110270","title":"Islam","description":"Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market. Beginning with the life of Muhammad, Hillenbrand firmly establishes in historical and global context the beliefs and ideals of Muslims and the branches and movements within the faith. Rather than portraying Islam as a monolithic entity, Hillenbrand emphasizes its diversity and variety. Featured chapters include, but are not limited to: Law, Diversity, Sufism, Jihad, and Women. Finally, a concluding chapter on Islam in the globalized twenty-first century is bound to appeal to instructors and students alike.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311779230069,"sku":"9780500110270","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780500110270_24717c0d-7f60-453b-8a8a-af3767e5b1b2.jpg?v=1786013794"},{"product_id":"the-medieval-turks","title":"The Medieval Turks","description":"This volume collects 24 papers on the medieval Turks by one of the world’s leading experts on medieval Islamic history. 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It also includes investigations into the development of the late ‘Abbasid caliphate; analyses of the Mirror for Princes literature; and studies of the minor dynasties of Iraq and Anatolia, and of the major cities in the region.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504851558773,"sku":"9781474485999","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781474485999.jpg?v=1786953769"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-islam","title":"Introduction to Islam","description":"Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market. Beginning with the life of Muhammad, Hillenbrand firmly establishes in historical and global context the beliefs and ideals of Muslims and the branches and movements within the faith. 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