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Book Synopsis: The Western narrative of world history largely omits a whole civilization. Destiny Disrupted tells the history of the world from the Islamic point of view, and restores the centrality of the Muslim perspective, ignored for a thousand years. In Destiny Disrupted, Tamim Ansary tells the rich story of world history as it looks from a new perspective: with the evolution of the Muslim community at the center. His story moves from the lifetime of Mohammed through a succession of far-flung empires, to the tangle of modern conflicts that culminated in the events of 9/11. He introduces the key people, events, ideas, legends, religious disputes, and turning points of world history, imparting not only what happened but how it is understood from the Muslim perspective. He clarifies why two great civilizations-Western and Muslim-grew up oblivious to each other, what happened when they intersected, and how the Islamic world was affected by its slow recognition that Europe-a place it long perceived as primitive-had somehow hijacked destiny. With storytelling brio, humor, and evenhanded sympathy to all sides of the story, Ansary illuminates a fascinating parallel to the world narrative usually heard in the West. Destiny Disrupted offers a vital perspective on world conflicts many now find so puzzling.
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Discover a whole new outlook on world history with Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes. Uncover the captivating story of the Muslim community at the center of global events, a perspective that has been overlooked for far too long. Tamim Ansary expertly weaves together key people, events, and turning points, shedding light on how they are understood from the Muslim perspective.
In this groundbreaking book, Ansary explores the evolution of the Muslim civilization from the time of Mohammed to present-day conflicts. Gain a deeper understanding of the rich history, legends, religious disputes, and encounters between Western and Muslim civilizations. As the layers of history unfold, you will grasp why Europe, once perceived as primitive, emerged as a dominant force and how this realization has reshaped the Islamic world.
With his impeccable storytelling, Ansary brings humor, brio, and evenhanded sympathy to all sides of the story. Destiny Disrupted will challenge your existing worldview and provide vital insights into world conflicts that often leave us puzzled. Don't miss out on this eye-opening perspective.
Take a journey through history with Destiny Disrupted and gain a fresh understanding of global events through Islamic eyes. Expand your knowledge, broaden your perspectives, and uncover a narrative that has been hidden in plain sight for centuries.
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