The far enemy
Fawaz A. Gerges
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The far enemy
Published
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
345
Description
Since September 11, Al Qaeda has been portrayed as an Islamist front united in armed struggle, or jihad, against the Christian West. However, as the historian and commentator Fawaz A. Gerges argues, the reality is rather different. In fact, Al Qaeda represents a minority within the jihadist movement, and its strategies have been criticized and opposed by religious nationalists among the jihadis, who prefer to concentrate on changing the Muslim world rather than taking the fight global. Based on primary field research, the author unravels the story of the jihadist movement and explores its philosophies, its structure, the rifts and tensions that split its ranks, and why some members, like Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri, favored international over local strategies in taking the war to the West. Gerges asks where the jihadist movement is going, and whether it can be transformed into a non-violent, socio-political force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The far enemy?
This edition of The far enemy has approximately 345 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The far enemy?
For most readers, The far enemy typically takes between 7h 11m and 4h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for The far enemy is approximately 86,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The far enemy?
The far enemy was written by Fawaz A. Gerges.
When was The far enemy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.