After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton
In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam."Fascinating. . . . Lively and engaging. . . . Anyone seeking to understand today's Middle East can learn from this book."-Seattle Times
Even as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun, beginning a succession crisis marked by power grabs, assassination, political intrigue, and passionate faith. Soon Islam was embroiled in civil war, pitting its founder's controversial wife Aisha against his son-in-law Ali, and shattering Muhammad's ideal of unity.
Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia-Sunni split.
Lesley Hazleton is the author of several award-winning works, including Mary and After the Prophet. She worked for Time, the New York Times, the New York Review of Books, the Nation, and Harper's, among other magazines, reporting on the Middle East from Jerusalem for more than a decade.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385523943 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385523947 |
| Title | After the Prophet |
| Author | Lesley Hazleton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2010-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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