Eurocentrism: Modernity, Religion and Democracy - A Critique of Eurocentrism and Culturalism 2nd UK edition

Rejecting the dominant Eurocentric view of world history, which narrowly and incorrectly posits a progression from the Greek and Roman classical world to Christian feudalism and the European capitalist system, Amin presents a sweeping reinterpretation that emphasises the crucial historical role played by the Arab Islamic world.