Destiny Disrupted

About this book

Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim Ansary, an Afghan-American writer, retells world history from the perspective of the Muslim world.

Ansary begins with the ancient Middle East and the rise of Islam, then follows the caliphates, the flowering of Islamic civilisation, the Crusades and the Mongols, the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal empires, the encounter with Europe and colonialism, and the movements that shaped the twentieth century. He explains how events looked from inside the Muslim world rather than from Europe.

His storytelling style makes a vast subject easy and enjoyable to follow.

What's inside

• World history from the Muslim world's perspective
• The rise of Islam and the caliphates
• The Crusades and the Mongols
• The great empires
• Colonialism and modern movements