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This book contains essays that place Islamic traditions in their historical context. It discusses questions about Islam and some of the essays in the book are classic while the rest have been written specially for the book. Summary of the Book This book talks about the ways in which Muslim and non-Muslims represent each other. The second part of the book discusses how the various Islamic traditions had a connection to the exercise of power that is seen in India during the period of Muslim rule. The third and fourth part will give you an idea of the different genres of Islamic traditions that existed. Some of these include: history, romance, literature, law and Sufi and Shi'i traditions. Finally, the book tells us how the Islamic traditions came to shape and how its formation was influenced by some of the cultures of South Asia. About Richard Eaton Richard Eaton is a Professor of History at the University of Arizona. His research work usually focuses on the social and cultural history of pre-modern India. He has co-authored the monograph Power, Memory, Architecture: Contested Sites on India's Deccan Plateau, 1300-16.