books.google.ca - Islam in the World has long been considered one of the best books for gaining an understanding of modern Islam. In this updated edition, Islamic expert Malise Ruthven adds a new preface and new chapters analyzing the major issues of today, including the impact of 9/11, the meaning of "the war on terror,"...http://books.google.ca/books/about/Islam_in_the_World.html?id=92lQfWj6_VIC&q=Abbasid&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareIslam in the World
