Here is one of the most comprehensive publications on the history of Islamic civilization . The life of the Prophet Muhammad and the deeds of the Caliphs, the secret psychotechnics of the Assassin fanatics and new facts about the tragedy of September 11, jihad and the training of the Shahids, the religious rites of the Sufis and the cultural traditions of Muslims this is not a complete list of topics covered in this book. You will be able to get the most complete information about the origin and gradual spread of Islam around the world, about the influence of Muslim civilization on world history and find an answer to the question of what is the strength of Islam. If you are interested in learning about all aspects of Islamic fundamentalism and the periods of the decline and rise of the Arab Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire, Russia’s wars in the Caucasus (up to the Chechen campaign) and becoming a real expert on the Islamic question, then this book is for you. It will be an excellent assistant to schoolchildren and students in the preparation of essays and reports, and the ease and accessibility of the presentation will be an additional bonus for anyone who is truly interested in history.