Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics, 65)

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Book Synopsis: A comprehensive history of one of the world's deadliest jihadist groups

Boko Haram is one of the world's deadliest jihadist groups. It has killed more than twenty thousand people and displaced more than two million in a campaign of terror that began in Nigeria but has since spread to Chad, Niger, and Cameroon as well. This is the first book to tell the full story of this West African affiliate of the Islamic State, from its beginnings in the early 2000s to its most infamous violence, including the 2014 kidnapping of 276 Nigerian schoolgirls.

Drawing on sources in Arabic and Hausa, rare documents, propaganda videos, press reports, and interviews with experts in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Niger, Alexander Thurston sheds new light on Boko Haram's development. He shows that the group, far from being a simple or static terrorist organization, has evolved in its worldview and ideology in reaction to events. Chief among these has been Boko Haram's escalating war with the Nigerian state and civilian vigilantes.

The book closely examines both the behavior and beliefs that are the keys to understanding Boko Haram. Putting the group's violence in the context of the complex religious and political environment of Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, the book examines how Boko Haram relates to states, politicians, Salafis, Sufis, Muslim civilians, and Christians. It also probes Boko Haram's international connections, including its loose former ties to al-Qaida and its 2015 pledge of allegiance to ISIS.

An in-depth account of a group that is menacing Africa's most populous and richest country, the book also illuminates the dynamics of civil war in Africa and jihadist movements in other parts of the world.

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Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics, 65)

Looking to gain insight into one of the deadliest jihadist groups in the world? Look no further than "Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement". Written by Alexander Thurston, this comprehensive book provides a deep understanding of Boko Haram's origins, motives, and violent actions. With over twenty thousand lives lost and two million people displaced, Boko Haram's terrifying campaign of terror has left a devastating impact across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.

By delving into rare documents, propaganda videos, press reports, and interviews with experts, Thurston brings to light the ever-evolving worldview and ideology of Boko Haram. Covering its escalating war with the Nigerian state and civilian vigilantes, this book uncovers the intricate behaviors and beliefs that form the very essence of this notorious group.

Furthermore, "Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement" places the group's violence in the broader context of Nigeria's complex religious and political landscape. Explore how Boko Haram interacts with states, politicians, various Muslim factions, and even Christians. Additionally, gain insights into their international connections, including their past affiliation with al-Qaida and their 2015 pledge of allegiance to ISIS.

With its in-depth account of Boko Haram's impact on Africa's most populous and wealthiest nation, this book opens a window into the dynamics of civil war in Africa and the workings of jihadist movements globally. Don't miss out on a chance to unravel the mysteries surrounding this infamous group.

To embark on this eye-opening journey, get your copy of "Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement" today.

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