[preacher]

http://www.amazon.com/Infidel-Kings-Unholy-Warriors-Violence/product-reviews/0809058375/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

[MUDDOG]

From reading reviews, it sounds like the book is light on the Byzantine Empire, which was the top Mediterranean power in the 12th century.

The major trend in this period was the Turks moving in, overwhelming the Arab Muslims and threatening the Byzantines.

The Turks adopted Islam, but they were Turks first and foremost, rather than Muslims. The religious angle was secondary to the ethnic.

Not to say the book isn't good, just that it may not reflect the most important factor (IMO!).

[arthurus]

Mohammed and Charlemagne Aug 28, 2001 by Henri Pirenne Mohammed and Charlemagne Aug 28, 2001 by Henri Pirenne
and Mohammed and Charlemagne Revisited: The History of a Controversy

[9thLife]

My rule of thumb is that anything written after 1950 is highly suspect.

[AmericanVictory]

IMO the best writer on these matters for decades now has been Jimmy Reston. His research is unmatched.

[Dartman]

I thank all of you for your insight and suggestions. The reviews of this book run the full gamut from objective to Muzzie-lover. I think what I will do is read it with an open mind, and hope to learn something.

Thanks again. D-man