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Prophet Muhammad—Part 1

Julia_M March 14, 2026 No Comments Hadith History of Islam Muhammed in Islam Religious Leader Biographies

I have read two biographies of the Prophet Muhammad over the years. For Ramadan 2026, I am reading two recently published biographies. Muhammad and the…

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By Bernard Lewis

Julia_M November 8, 2022 No Comments Cultural Anthropology (Books)Historical Middle East Biographies Historiography (Books)History of Islam Literary Criticism & Theory Middle Eastern Politics Poetry Anthologies (Books)Psychologist Biographies Sociology & Religion

Bernard Lewis is the doyen of western historians of the Middle East. This is his memoir. Written in an engaging language in 2012 at the…

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Pakistan

Julia_M September 27, 2021 No Comments General Asia Travel Books General India Travel Guides History of Islam Journalism Writing Reference (Books)Pakistan History Travel (Books)Travel Writing Reference Travelogues & Travel Essays

Pakistan has attracted adventurers and reporters alike. Its wild beauty and violent environment are an intoxicating mix. Here are 3 vivid reportages. Geoffrey Moorhouse traveled…

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