Islamic civilization: origin and rise

The author (Wil Durant) tried with all the knowledge he possessed, scattered around and with limited insight that few share, to draw for us a picture of Islamic civilization that is close to reality as he understood it. It is known that writing, like reading, is nothing but a narration of a previous narration; this interpretation may be close or far from the phenomenon itself. He was successful in many places where he was able to be fair to history and to be free from the biased positions that generally overshadow Orientalist writing. It is not hidden from every intelligent person that the stereotypical image propagated by Orientalists for hundreds of years about Islam and its Prophet, and about Muslims in general, was dark and controlling, and few escaped from it. Among those who faced this thorn and came out with few wounds was Wil Durant. He went beyond many unjust and fake judgments about Islamic civilization and wrote part of the bright picture that reflects the greatness of Islam. He did not prolong the narration so that the book would serve as a proof of the hidden, to be sought. The book in our hands today contains many discussions about politics, economy, society, arts, architecture, and all that involves the creation of civilizations from knowledge and experiences. It is undoubtedly an enjoyable book that shows mastery, and it is worth reading because it represents the perspective of an honest Orientalist in his writings, to the extent of his ability and capacity.