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Have a dictionary handy.
I read a lot. I read a lot of history and I enjoy 'dipping in' to subjects that interest me. If I want to go deeper I can. I have read a few of these short introductions now and enjoyed them. This is the first one I felt a need to make a comment about. The author makes a common mistake made by many historical writers. Their academic qualifications have left the general reader behind. There are a lot of big fancy words in this short introduction and they don't need to be there. My humble advice to the... more info
useful I know some people have commented that this book came across as obscure and complex, but luckily for me I didn't find that. I found it incredibly helpful and illuminating in what is a deeply complex religion. The key facts that I was able to take away with me have helped to shape my understanding of Islam and what it means to be a Muslim. I thought that it was well written and extremely interesting.
hard work I love the idea of these very short introductions. The series is an excellent idea. However I've really struggled with this one. It feels like the author has tried to cope with the shortness of the book by making some very long sentences! Hard to understand and confusing with lots of unfamiliar names. Not really what I was hoping for.
A most helpful guide This pocket-sized volume is an excellent means for the serious reader to move towards an in-depth understanding of Islam. It is well illustrated with photographs and maps, and the author introduces a wealth of Islamic quotations. The vocabulary is academic to a degree, but the sentence structure is straightforward, making it readily accessible for those with a reasonable level of English. Together with its companion volumes on the other major world religions, this is a set book for the Open University... more info
