God's Terrorists
the wahhabi cult and the hidden roots of modern jihad
$40.56
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
7 March 2007
Summary
God’s Terrorists: The Wahhabi Roots of Modern Jihad
A fascinating history of the religious fanatics who became the founding fathers of Islamic terrorism, laying the intellectual groundwork for groups like Al Qaeda.
The brutal assassination of Commissioner Frederick Mackeson in British India’s North-West Frontier in 1853 marked the violent emergence of a conflict that would span over a century. The Wahhabi tribe, extreme Islamist fundamentalists, sought to purify their faith …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349118796 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349118795 |
| Author: | Charles Allen |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 7 March 2007 |
| Weight: | 269g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 26mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Allen traces the story with meticulous care. Steeped in the subject and already respected as an authority, he commands all the detail … Allen’s approach is exemplary - THE TIMES
Those who relish Allen’s India books will not be disappointed…Rich in instruction for the current administration in, say, Basra - and better still, it’s vintage Charles Allen - LITERARY REVIEWAllen tells his complex story with concision, insight and wide-ranging vision - SUNDAY TIMESA fascinating new book - SPECTATORAbout The Author
Charles Allen
Charles Allen is one of the most celebrated travel writers and historians of his generation.
Author Location: Taunton, Somerset
Tales From The Dark Continent, Tales From The South China Sea, Plain Tales From The Raj, In Search Of Shangri-La, Soldier Sahibs, A Mountain in Tibet
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