Download or read book For Prophet and Tsar written by Robert D. Crews and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In stark contrast to the popular "clash of civilizations" theory that sees Islam inevitably in conflict with the West, Robert D. Crews reveals the remarkable ways in which Russia constructed an empire with broad Muslim support. For Prophet and Tsar unearths the fascinating relationship between an empire and its subjects. As America and Western Europe debate how best to secure the allegiances of their Muslim populations, Crews offers a unique and critical historical vantage point.