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'An excellent new book by the distinguished Indian journalist M.J. Akbar traces the centuries-long history of the conflict between Islam and Christianity, inflamed today by the world dominance of the US.' - The Guardian
'Wide-ranging and very readable account of the varied interpretations of the concept through history.' - The Statesman
'A whirlwind tour of Islamic history ... reminds us that although Islamism per se, and with it jihad, periodically falls into abeyance, it never vanishes for good.' - Sunday Times
'Akbar makes some telling points ... [a]nd it's hard to argue with his conclusion: "Defeat is only a setback in the holy war. The jihad goes on."' - Washington Post
The Shade of Swords is the first cohesive history of Jihad, written by one of India's leading journalists and writers. In this paperback edition, updated to show how and why Saddam Hussein repositioned himself as a Jihadi against America, M.J. Akbar explains the struggle between Islam and Christianity. Placing recent events in a historical context, he tackles the tricky question of what now for Jihad following the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime.
With British and American troops in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and once again in Iraq, the potential for Jihadi recruitment is ever increasing. Explaining how Jihad thrives on complex and shifting notions of persecution, victory and sacrifice, and illustrating how Muslims themselves have historically tried both to direct and control the phenomenon of Jihad, Akbar shows how Jihad pervades the mind and soul of Islam, revealing its strength and significance.
To know the future, one needs to understand the past. M.J. Akbar's The Shade of Swords holds the key.
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 2322111-6
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover, very good condition. Signed by the author on the title page. A very clean copy with no notable flaws. Pristine throughout. DP. By Author. Used. Artikel-Nr. 511985
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. 3rd impression. Imitation cloth, dj, F/VG+. xx+272pp, index, a fine copy in a very slightly edge worn dustjacket. A history of the notion of Jihad from the earliest days of Islam under Muhammad to the Afghan & Middle Eastern wars of the early 20th century. 650 grams. Artikel-Nr. 48391
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover mit Schutzumschlag. Zustand: Gut. Fortdruck der Erstauflage. 272 Seiten. Umschlag leicht eingerissen, sonst gutes Exemplar. - Die Perspektive eines umstrittenen indischen Verlegers, Journalisten, Politikers und Muslims auf den Islam im zwanzigsten Jahrhundert. Pakistan spielt selbstverständlich eine zentrale Rolle. ISBN 9780415284707 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 585. Artikel-Nr. 1111304
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