It gives an excellent background of the early days of Islam, et. Reads like
a
good history book. Even has maps of the airliners. I tried to download but
realized I'd have a basket of loose papers...so, I went over to Borders and
got it for $10.00 - online price was $13.00 to 18.00. I'm all wrapped up
in it
and it isn't as wildly partisian as I first thought it would be.

Nedra
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