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Book SynopsisThis 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 State's caliphate. Given past tendencies the emergence of yet even more radical Sunni jihadist movement is probable.
Trade ReviewAnthony N. Celso’s new book, The Islamic State: A Comparative History of Jihadist Warfare is 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
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Jihadist Insurgency: Failure and Destruction Breed Resilience Chapter 2: Islamic Regression, Jihadist Frustration and Takfirist Hyper Violence Chapter 3: The Islamic State Islamist “Fifth Wave” Islamist Worldview Chapter 4: The Islamic State’s Impact on Jihadist Insurgency in Iraq and Syria Chapter 5: The Islamic State’s Reorientation of Jihad in Egypt and Libya Chapter 6: The Islamic State’s Impact on Jihadist War in Nigeria and Mali Chapter 7: The Islamic State’s Totalistic War against the West Chapter 8: The Jihadist Forever War: Six Key Conclusions
