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In Ishmael’s House: A History of Jews in Muslim Lands, by Martin Gilbert.

From the book jacket…

In this absorbing and eloquent book Martin Gilbert presents a fascinating account of hope, opportunity, fear and terror that have characterised the relationship between Jews and Muslims through the 1,400 years of their intertwined history.

‘Marin Gilbert’s outstanding In Ishmael’s House is essential reading.’ — Simon Sebag Montefiore, Sunday Telegraph

‘Gilbert’s scholarship is meticulous, his tone balanced, and he takes care to include painstaking details.’ — London Evening Standard

‘A nonstop barrage of compelling facts from a breathtakingly wide collection of archives, to build up an overwhelming portrait of a people’s suffering.’ — The Sunday Times

‘Gilbert explores the relationship between Jews and Muslims from the seventh century to the present day. A valuable, balanced contribution.’ — The Times

‘This account of the slow burning tragedy of the extinction of Jewish communities in the Arab world is moving and important. It should be read.’ — Independent

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