Faith And Power: The Politics Of Islam
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. Binding coming loose at FEP - still intact and otherwise firm.
At the crossroads of theology and statecraft, Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam by Edward Mortimer presents a rigorous and penetrating examination of how Islamic belief has shaped — and continues to shape — the political landscape of the modern world. Mortimer chronicles the complex relationship between religion and governance across the Muslim world, tracing the historical roots of Islamic political thought and illustrating its profound influence on contemporary states, revolutions, and ideological movements from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Mortimer writes with the authority of a seasoned foreign affairs journalist and scholar, weaving together historical analysis, political theory, and on-the-ground reporting into a seamlessly argued narrative. The work argues that to understand modern geopolitics, one cannot ignore the enduring power of faith as a mobilising force — a truth that remains as urgent today as when it was first published. For anyone seeking to understand why religion and politics are so inextricably bound in the Islamic world, this book offers an indispensable and thought-provoking foundation.
Author: Edward Mortimer
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. Binding coming loose at FEP - still intact and otherwise firm.
At the crossroads of theology and statecraft, Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam by Edward Mortimer presents a rigorous and penetrating examination of how Islamic belief has shaped — and continues to shape — the political landscape of the modern world. Mortimer chronicles the complex relationship between religion and governance across the Muslim world, tracing the historical roots of Islamic political thought and illustrating its profound influence on contemporary states, revolutions, and ideological movements from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Mortimer writes with the authority of a seasoned foreign affairs journalist and scholar, weaving together historical analysis, political theory, and on-the-ground reporting into a seamlessly argued narrative. The work argues that to understand modern geopolitics, one cannot ignore the enduring power of faith as a mobilising force — a truth that remains as urgent today as when it was first published. For anyone seeking to understand why religion and politics are so inextricably bound in the Islamic world, this book offers an indispensable and thought-provoking foundation.