The relationship that developed between Islamic and Western civilization is a unique one, unprecedented in the history of cultures. The various forms - conflict, competition, communication, and coexistence - that characterized the history of their relationship demonstrate that it is simultaneously a story of different perceptions of the 'self' and the 'other.'

The aim of the book you hold in your hands is to examine the historical evolution of this relationship and, through this historical backdrop, to identify today's problematic points.

With specific illustrative examples, from the emergence of Islam in the 7th century to the Middle Ages, from the Crusades to Andalusia, and from European travelers to orientalists and modern popular culture, this work describes how different perceptions of Islam and the West were formed, how various frameworks of understanding replaced reality, and the consequences of this.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]