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Book Description
In a world where cultural and religious divisions often dominate headlines, Ilya Gaiduk presents a sweeping examination of the centuries-long relationship between European and Islamic civilizations. The Great Confrontation traces this complex historical dialogue from Islam's emergence in the seventh century through contemporary times, offering readers a unique perspective that places Russia firmly within the European narrative.
What sets this work apart is its distinctive focus on Russian-Islamic relations, providing insights often overlooked in traditional Western scholarship. Gaiduk challenges conventional thinking about civilizational conflict, arguing that the historical pattern of confrontation between Europe and Islam has fundamentally transformed in our modern era.
The author's central thesis offers hope for those seeking understanding across cultural boundaries. He contends that today's interconnected world has rendered old civilizational divisions obsolete. Instead of viewing different cultures as inherently opposed, Gaiduk suggests that the real battle lines now exist between all civilized societies and the universal threats they face together: poverty, environmental destruction, weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism.
Enhanced with historical engravings and maps, this comparative study invites readers to reconsider how different societies might collaborate rather than compete. For those interested in bridging cultural understanding and exploring paths toward global cooperation, Gaiduk's analysis provides a thoughtful framework for moving beyond ancient antagonisms toward shared solutions for humanity's common challenges.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 255 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Islamic Civilization
- ✓ Explore Islamic influences
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Europe, civilization
- ✓ Explore Civilization, Islamic
- ✓ Explore Western influences
- ✓ Explore Civilization
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, islam
