Robert Brenton Betts (48 results)

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paperback. Condition: Good. Revised ed. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine as New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 318pp with two maps.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. 293 pp. Tightly bound. Bumping to three corners with rounding to cloth at head of spine. Owner's name front end paper. Text is Free of Markings.

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Hardcover. Condition: UsedVeryGood. Hardcover; light fading, light shelf wear to exterior; in very good conditi on with clean text, firm binding. Dust jacket shows light scuffing and edge wear.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Previous owner and address stamped on front end paper; interior pages are clean and unmarked, slightly age tanned. Dust jacket shows moderate rubbing wear to the surface and some small tears around the edges; holding together well, in spite of the wear.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Until the attacks of September 11, 2001, few Americans knew anything about Islam, let alone about the distinctions between Sunni and Shia, the Sufi and Wahhabi, the origins of the Holy Quran and Sharia law, and the respect that all Muslims, even secular ones, harbor for the prophet Muhammad, his family, and Islamic traditions. In The Sunni-Shia Divide Robert Betts traces the tortuous history of Islams sectarian divisions, emphasizing the most important one, the Shia departure from Sunni orthodoxy. Although the majority of Muslims remain faithful to the Sunni sect of Islam, approximately 15 percent subscribe to the Shia creed. As Americas involvement in the Middle East drags on, Betts reiterates that policymakers, scholars, and laymen alike must understand the many faces of Islam, the internal forces in the United States that have brought us into these military conflicts, and the role of Israel in the regions escalating tensions. How the increasing hostility between the two main Islamic factions plays out on the world stage-as Sunni Turkey, Shia Iran, and their allies vie for dominance-is of major consequence for everyone, especially financially strapped Europe and the United States. Until the attacks of September 11, 2001, few Americans knew anything about Islam, let alone about the distinctions between Sunni and Shia, the Sufi and Wahhabi, the origins of the Holy Quran and Sharia law, and the respect that all Muslims, even secular ones, harbor for the prophet Muhammad, his family, and Islamic traditions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (christianity, christian, middle east) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Revised Edition. xvii 318pp hardback, red textured boards gilt, very good in a good rubbed wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near fine copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete. Spine of dust-wrapper sunned o/w a nice clean copy.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 318 pages, 2 b&w maps, gilt lettered spine. SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. Wear and chipping to edges and corners of dust jacket; a tight, clean copy. Record # 603873.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. THE DUST JACKET HAS FAINT WEAR TO THE CORNERS. THE FRONT SIDE OF THE JACKET HAS A 3CM TEAR TO THE TOP RIGHT EDGE AS WELL AS FAINT MARKS. THE SPINE HAS FAINT WEAR TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES. THE BACK SIDE OF THE JACKET HAS SLIGHT MARKS AND STAINS. THE BINDING IS REASONABLY TIGHT. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK. …

Paperback. Condition: New. In the first complete account of the Druze, Robert Brenton Betts provides a general survey of the history, traditions, and society of this secretive Arab sect.  Betts, who has spent a great deal of time with the Druze, interweaves his firsthand observations with a wealth of primary and secondary sources, describing not only their thousand-year history but also their political significance in today's Middle East."A deeply informed, brightly written account of the Druze that will be read with profit by students of Middle East history, politics, religion, and anthropology as well as by everyone with an interest in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel."-Michael C. Hudson, Georgetown University"A broad and exotic historical view."-Jewish Chronicle"A most illuminating essay."-Choice"An excellent introduction to the study of the Druze. Betts adds an extra flavor to his study by providing personal impressions based on his first-hand knowledge of the Druze villages and towns in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel."-Marius Deeb, Middle East Journal"A first-rate authoritative general survey."-John Clark, Theological Book Review.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. vii, 181 pages : 24 cm. Contents: The rise of Islam and its early divisions -- The Sunni-Shi'a divide in modern times -- The future of militant Islam.

Condition: New. Until the attacks of September 11, 2001, few Americans knew anything about Islam, let alone about the distinctions between Sunni and Shi'a, the Sufi and Wahhabi, the origins of the Holy Qur'an and Shari'a law, and the respect that all Muslims, even secular ones, harbor for the prophet Muhammad, his family, and Islamic traditions. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 9.10x6.30x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The dust jacket is quite worn with several tears and creases along the edges. The spine is a little faded. The edges of the book are a little foxed. 318 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0300041004.…

Octavo hardcover (VG) staining to eps; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Condition: New. Until the attacks of September 11, 2001, few Americans knew anything about Islam, let alone about the distinctions between Sunni and Shi'a, the Sufi and Wahhabi, the origins of the Holy Qur'an and Shari'a law, and the respect that all Muslims, even secular ones, harbor for the prophet Muhammad, his family, and Islamic traditions. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0300041004. …

Hardbound. Condition: Fine. 1st Printing. Description: The end material includes five maps and twenty-two b&w illustrations. The author draws on his own extensive contact with the Druze, and a wealth of primary and secondary sources. Describes the background and history of the Druze. The main focus is on contemporary Druze in each of the three countries where they are found in significant numbers. The author discusses their secretive religion, their political power, social customs, traditions and attitudes, and more. BINDNG/CONDITION: gray cloth; a Near Fine book, with a Very Good dust jacket. index, bibliography, glossary, appendix. 8vo (9.5 inches tall). 153 pages.…

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Condition: New. 2009. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . .