The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS presents an account of the part war and terror played in the spread of Islam. The book argues that Islamic terror is as old as Islam itself and traces what it calls a 1,400-year war by Islamic jihadis against the rest of the world. It details campaigns against Europe, including the struggle to conquer Constantinople, the jihad in Spain, and the jihad against India. It draws on contemporary Muslim and non-Muslim chroniclers and links present-day jihad terrorism to past warrior states and commanders.
Why You Should Read?
- Explore the book's account of jihad warfare from Muhammad to ISIS across 1,400 years.
- Follow its detailed history of the jihad against Europe and the 700-year struggle to conquer Constantinople.
- Learn about the jihad in Spain and non-Muslims' 700-year fight to expel jihadi invaders.
- Understand how the book connects present-day jihad terrorism to past ideological and theological foundations.