"... New York Times bestselling author and Islam expert Robert Spencer offers an honest and telling portrait of the founder of Islam unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts about Muhammad's life that continue to affect our world today. Spencer details Muhammad's development from a preacher of hellfire and damnation into a political and military leader who expanded his rule by force of arms, promising his warriors luridly physical delights in Paradise if they killed in his cause. He explains how the Quíran's teaching on warfare against unbelievers developed -- with constant war to establish the hegemony of Islamic law as the last stage" -- p. 4 of cover.

Why a biography of Muhammad is relevant today -- In search of the historic Muhammad -- Muhammad becomes a prophet -- Muhammad's revelations and their sources -- "A warner in the face of a terrific punishment" -- Muhammad becomes a warlord -- "War is deceit" -- Casting terror into their hearts -- Victorious through terror -- Muhammad's legacy.