The book The Soviet Empire: Expansion & Détente is one volume in the Critical Choices for Americans series, which discusses the development of Soviet foreign policy from the beginning of the Cold War to the mid-1970s. This work describes the dynamics of Soviet geopolitical expansion, whether through military influence, ideology, or intervention in various regions of the world. In addition, th…
The Muslim Discovery of Europe by Bernard Lewis explores how the Islamic world perceived, encountered, and interacted with Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Drawing from historical texts, travel accounts, diplomatic records, and cultural writings, Lewis analyzes how Muslims viewed European society, politics, science, and culture. The book highlights the changing dynamics of East–…
This anthology presents a curated collection of selected readings designed to provide insight into the cultural, historical, and intellectual relationships between the Eastern and Western worlds. Published under the auspices of the Netherlands Universities Foundation for International Co-operation, the book brings together essays, scholarly reflections, and primary texts that explore themes of …