ISIS: a history

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An authoritative introduction to arguably the most important conflict in the world today, this is an essential book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the social turmoil and political violence ravaging the Arab-Islamic world.

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Full title :ISIS : a history / Fawaz A. Gerges.

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Publication Date:©2016
Edition:[Enhanced Credo edition]

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Princeton University Press
Place of Publication:Princeton [New Jersey]
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2016

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (15 entries)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781786848604, 1786848600
oclc:on1060200949
LC Classification:HV6433.I722
Dewey Decimal:363.3250956

Introduction. Down the rabbit hole and into the history of ISIS -- The world according to ISIS -- Where ISIS came from : Zarqawi to Baghdadi -- How broken Iraqi politics fueled the revival of ISIS -- Baghdadi's evolution : from invisible to infamous -- Baathists and ISIS Jihadists : who converted whom? -- How the Syrian War empowered ISIS -- Misappropriating the Arab Spring uprisings -- ISIS versus Al Qaeda : redefining Jihad and the transition from the global to the local -- Conclusion. The future of ISIS.

Subjects

Intégrisme islamique IS (Organization) Islamic fundamentalism Jihad Middle East Middle East -- Politics and government … Moyen-Orient -- Politique et gouverneme… Politics and government Terrorism Terrorism -- Middle East Terrorism -- Religious aspects Terrorisme -- Aspect religieux