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ISIS

A History
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ISIS by Fawaz A. Gerges offers a comprehensive analysis of the Islamic State's rise against the backdrop of Middle Eastern socio-political dynamics. The book delves into the group's origins, motivations, and strategies, while exploring the regional instability that facilitated its growth. It provides a detailed look at the circumstances that led to the emergence of ISIS as a major actor on the global stage.
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You might enjoy this insightful read if you're interested in understanding the rise, ideology, and impact of a significant and complex extremist group. It provides an in-depth analysis of its roots, evolution, and the geopolitical factors that contributed to its emergence, offering valuable context for anyone fascinated by contemporary international politics and current affairs.

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ISIS

The Islamic State has stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. What explains the rise of ISIS, and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East? In this book, one of the world's leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions. Moving beyond journali

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The Islamic State has stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. What explains the rise of ISIS, and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East?

In this book, one of the world's leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions. Moving beyond journalistic accounts, Fawaz Gerges provides a clear and compelling explanation of the deeper conditions that fuel ISIS. This unique history shows how decades of dictatorship, poverty, and rising sectarianism in the Middle East, exacerbated by foreign intervention, led to the rise and growth of ISISβ€”and why addressing those problems is the only way to ensure its end.

An authoritative introduction to arguably the most important conflict in the world today, ISIS 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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ISIS by Fawaz A. Gerges is praised for its in-depth research and clear analysis, providing a comprehensive history of the rise of the Islamic State. The book is described as an authoritative examination of the socio-political and sectarian factors contributing to ISIS's emergence. With lucid writing and a well-argued narrative, it is considered essential reading for those interested in understanding Middle Eastern dynamics and extremist movements.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691170008

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 April 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Fawaz A. Gerges is professor of international relations and Emirates Professor in Contemporary Middle East Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His many books include The New Middle East, Obama and the Middle East, and The Far Enemy. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian, Foreign Affairs, and other publications.

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