Crucible of Light: Islam and the Forging of European Civilization

The epic history of Europe’s rich Islamic heritage, exploring the endless complexities of this centuries-long relationship.

Few readers are aware how much Europe owes to its Islamic heritage; this book aims to restore the central place of Muslim culture in the continent’s history, while exploring the endless complexities that this vexed relationship creates. At a time when Islam is so narrowly identified with terrorism and migration in Europe, Crucible of Light is a welcome and necessary cor...