Gilles Kepel takes us into the world of the students; professionals; workers; and unemployed who are caught up in the Islamic movements of our day. Events that have riveted world attention—the World Trade Center bombing; assassinations in Beirut; the attempt on the life of the Pope; the assassination of Sadat—are illuminated by this penetrating study which surveys the background of the Islamist movement beginning with the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Civil War History at Its Best!By Gilberto VillahermosaLike all of Historian Burke Davis' works; this book is well researched; well written; insightful; and compelling. Davis weaves a powerful and even moving narrative of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Unlike most Civil War historians; Davis does not shy away from discussing Jackson's mistakes and failures of command. This book is recommended for students of the American Civil War; Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson; and the Confederate and Union armies they commanded or fought.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Best read of the summerBy DumbFishWhat a well written book.I was captivated from the first paragraph. Mr. Davis's research displays itself as a work from the heart.My only regret is the lack of the photographs that could have been included; alas if you seek those you will have to search the net for them. A couple of maps wouldn't have hurry either.Short of that; this was a great read and well worth your time.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He really had no love for the ConfederacyBy CustomerThis work paints Stonewall Jackson as neither hero or villain; but as a man who wanted to defend his precious Virginia. He really had no love for the Confederacy; his love was for his Virginia and his wife. His only thought was to end the war and protect Virginia so he could be with his wife he loved so dearly. He was clearly uncomfortable with his fame and greatness. He lived and died as the soldier he was.
