Heretic And Hero Muhammad And The Victorians
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Delve into the complex and often contradictory Victorian perceptions of Muhammad, who was simultaneously depicted as both a 'heretic' and a 'hero.' This analysis uncovers the cultural, religious, and political lenses through which 19th-century Britain interpreted the founder of Islam, revealing more about Victorian society than about Muhammad himself.