Tricolor and Crescent: France and the Islamic World

by William E. Watson

Book Overview

For 1,400 years, France has been in contact with Islam and Muslim populations. This study explores their long relationship and history, examining in particular the expansion and contraction of France's Islamic Empire throughout the 20th century. This modern empire essentially consisted of conquered territories inhabited by Muslims and administered by Frenchmen. Thus far, France has avoided a September 11-type terrorist attack despite the intra-country...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275974707
• ISBN13: 9780275974701
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.5"