The Islamic Enlightenment: The Struggle Between Faith and Reason: 1798 to Modern Times

The Islamic Enlightenment: The Struggle Between Faith and Reason: 1798 to Modern Times by Christopher de Bellaigue

I should have paid attention to the subtitle. I had thought this would be about science and learning in early times. However, the focus was on how the Islamic world struggled with science and western thought. It covers many people in the Islamic world, though it felt like Iran and Turkey held much of the focus. There were some key differences between Muslim and western society. 

Some Victorian novels of the time would not translate well. If multiple girls like the same man, they would all marry him. It seemed to be a simpler solution. 

Other areas were more challenging. There were many figures that sought to incorporate western thought into their own worldview. There were struggles along with various successes and failures.