The Caliphate:Its Rise,Decline and Fall.
http://answering-islam.org.uk/Books/Muir/Caliphate
There you go. Completely non-judgemental. Historical. My copy cost me hundreds of dollars. You get to read if for free!
you get a big ol, drum roll rim shot for that one.
talk about putting the ball into someones court.
yeeeouch :)
i hate these guys already, reading that much history just makes my brain hurt ( but it's added to my favorites now )
incase i ever need data for a good campfire arguement, thanks.
Thanks I appreciate your generosity. I will read it and get back to you with questions or comments sir