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Since ancient times the world was a surprisingly interconnected place. Readings for this theme introduce a way of understanding the past in which Islam and the West are seen as products of a shared, cosmopolitan, and inextricably intertwined past. The books received from the grant help envision the world of our ancestors, which was as complex and dynamically interconnected as the world we live in today. Other books from the Library collection expand upon this theme.
Curated by Kathleen Hughes. Photo courtesy of Christopher McLean.
When Asia Was the World : Traveling Merchants, Scholars, Warriors, and Monks Who Created the “Riches of the East.” by The following five books were given to the Library as a recipient of the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys grant. Click on blue link to see more information about the title.
House of Wisdom : how Arabic science saved ancient knowledge and gave us the Renaissance by 
In an Antique Land by 
Ornament of the World : how Muslims, Jews, and Christians created a culture of tolerance in medieval Spain by 
Leo Africanus by The appended bibliography is of the books used in the Exhibit. Please use the library’s catalog to find books and other library materials pertaining to this topic.
Great Arab Conquests by 
Islam by 
Along the Silk Road by 
Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World by 
Case for Islamo-Christian Civilization by 
Muslims under Latin Rule, 1100-1300 by