Orientalism and Islam: European Thinkers on Oriental Despotism in the Middle East and India

by Michael Curtis

Book Overview

Through an historical analysis of the theme of Oriental despotism, Michael Curtis reveals the complex positive and negative interaction between Europe and the Orient. The book also criticizes the misconception that the Orient was the constant victim of Western imperialism and the view that Westerners cannot comment objectively on Eastern and Muslim societies. The book views the European concept of Oriental despotism as based not on arbitrary prejudicial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521749611
• ISBN13: 9780521749619
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"