Farewell Israel: Bush, Iran and the Revolt of Islam

Overview:

Tracing the historical journey of Islam from its birth in A.D. 624 to its role in contemporary society, this comprehensive program sheds light on the struggles of adherents to the religion and its political implications in the modern world. Topics include the long-standing conflicts between Muslims and Jews, as well as how Bush's reaction to the World Trade Center attacks in 2001 inflamed tensions between Muslims and the West.