{"product_id":"muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires-hardcover","title":"Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJuan Cole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet Muhammad's-origin story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cole shows how Muhammad came of age in an era of unparalleled violence. The eastern Roman Empire and the Sasanian Empire of Iran fought savagely throughout the Near East and Asia Minor. Muhammad's profound distress at the carnage of his times led him to envision an alternative movement, one firmly grounded in peace. The religion Muhammad founded, Islam, spread widely during his lifetime, relying on soft power instead of military might, and sought armistices even when militarily attacked. Cole sheds light on this forgotten history, reminding us that in the Qur'an, the legacy of that spiritual message endures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A vibrant history that brings to life the fascinating and complex world of the Prophet, \u003ci\u003eMuhammad \u003c\/i\u003eis the story of how peace is the rule and not the exception for one of the world's most practiced religions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuan Cole\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of history at the University of Michigan. A revered public intellectual, he is the author and creator of the award-winning blog \u003ci\u003eInformed Comment\u003c\/i\u003e, which averages 4.5 million page views a year. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eNapoleon's Egypt, Engaging the Muslim World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Arabs\u003c\/i\u003e and has appeared on numerous television programs including the \u003ci\u003ePBS Newshour\u003c\/i\u003e, MSNBC's \u003ci\u003eRachel Maddow\u003c\/i\u003e, CNN's \u003ci\u003eAnderson Cooper 360\u003c\/i\u003e, ABC's \u003ci\u003eNightline\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Colbert Report\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 09, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758713012512,"sku":"9781568587837","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cfe49d691e8708c2215a0636c777148b.webp?v=1780133503","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}