Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) (Library Edition) (edició 2005)

Case 12 shelf 2

See my note on it in my blog:

http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/02/booknote-politically-incorrect-gu... ( )

After reading Karen Armstrong's "The Battle for God" and "Islam: A Short History " I sought out a book on the other end of the spectrum. I am finding Spencer's statements to be more open, honest, and incisive than Armstrong's.
Having now finished the book, I recommend it highly. It's very clear and well-researched. The author recommends numerous books "you're not supposed to read" according to the PC world. ( )

Published in 2005, The Politically Incorrect guide to Islam is still amazingly current in 2017. If one were to judge the book by its cover, one would presume it to be sensationalist and provocative. The contents are, however, more civilised than the tabloid-like cover. The author, Robert Spencer, has done a good job referencing relevant source material. The book is probably not very balanced, but writings more amenable to Islam are surely also biased (reversely), while conforming to political correctness. The book made many important points and taught me several new things. (Read detailed analysis on my blog) ( )

Interesting, informative and thought provoking. It will be interesting to see where the tenants of the Islamic faith leads and how the world will respond based on the historical, current and future given the underlying desire to have Islamic rule. I appreciated the book references, the history and comparison with the Christian faith. ( )