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The Islamic State: A Comparative History of Jihadist Warfare

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Islamic State: A Comparative History of Jihadist Warfare

Contributors:

By (Author) Anthony Celso

ISBN:

9781498569781

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Lexington Books

Publication Date:

12th June 2018

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Politics and government
Warfare and defence

Dewey:

363.3250956

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

272

Dimensions:

Width 162mm, Height 232mm, Spine 29mm

Weight:

776g

Description

This book analyses the Islamic State (IS) within a comparative framework of past Sunni jihadist movements. It argues jihadist failure to overthrow Muslim apostate states has led to a progressive radicalization of violent Islamist terror networks. This outcome has contributed over time to more brutal jihadist doctrines and tactics contributing to a total war doctrine strategy targeting Muslim apostate states (the near enemy), non-Muslim civilizations ( the far enemy) and sectarian minorities (heterodox Muslims and Christians). These extremist tendencies have been building for over a generation and have reached their culmination in the rise and fall of the Islamic States caliphate. Given past tendencies the emergence of yet even more radical Sunni jihadist movement is probable.

Reviews

Anthony N. Celsos new book,The Islamic State: A Comparative History of Jihadist Warfareis a masterpiece of meticulously documented detail, unique in its scope, clarity, and compelling analysis. This is a must read for anyone teaching a course on ISIS or is simply a fan of history, who wants to understand what lies behind the daily headlines. -- Michael W.S. Ryan, Jamestown Foundation

Author Bio

Anthony N. Celso is professor of security studies at Angelo State University.

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