Global Jihad: A Brief History

by Glenn E Robinson and Glenn E. Robinson

Book Overview

Most violent jihadi movements in the twentieth century focused on removing corrupt, repressive secular regimes throughout the Muslim world. But following the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a new form of jihadism emerged-global jihad-turning to the international arena as the primary locus of ideology and action. With this book, Glenn E. Robinson develops a compelling and provocative argument about this violent political movement's evolution.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804760470
• ISBN13: 9780804760478
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"