Professor Jared Rubin: 1 book
Rulers, Religion, and Riches
Why the West Got Rich and the Middle East Did Not
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2017
For centuries following the spread of Islam, the Middle East was far ahead of Europe. Yet, the modern economy was born in Europe. Why was it not born in the Middle East? In this book Jared Rubin examines the role that Islam played in this reversal of fortunes. It argues that the religion itself is...
