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Lecture

William Tyler
The Rise of Islam to the Crusading Centuries

Monday 15.04.2024

Summary

This lecture traces the rise and spread of Islam, exploring its clash with Christianity during the crusading centuries and concluding with Islam’s eventual dominance over the Middle East.

William Tyler

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William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.