A look at the 2018 book, Crusade and Jihad, by William Polk. Although the book's subtitle is "The Thousand-Year War between the Muslim World and the Global North," it — rather bizarrely — ignores the first thousand years. The highly disingenuous reason for that follows:

{ai:summary}William Polk's 2018 book, "Crusade and Jihad," examines the long-standing conflict between the Muslim world and the Global North but notably omits the first thousand years of this history. The rationale for this exclusion is presented as disingenuous, raising questions about the book's comprehensiveness. The selective focus on more recent events may limit readers' understanding of the historical context that has shaped these dynamics. This approach invites scrutiny regarding the author's intent and the overall narrative being conveyed. #history

'Crusade and Jihad' — with Zero Reference to Jihad

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