{"product_id":"islamic-state-rewriting-history","title":"Islamic State: Rewriting History","description":"The world is watching Islamic State’s lightning advance through Syria to the gates of Baghdad. For the third time in fifteen years, the US risks being drawn into another war in the Middle East despite its experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. IS is creating catastrophic waves across the region, but it is still unclear what lies behind its success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslamic State: Rewriting History analyzes IS’s beginnings in Iraq, their involvement in the Arab Spring, and up to the present day. It discusses regional players like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iraq, who have contributed to the success of IS by supplying arms and funds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a fast-paced, narrative-driven style, Michael Griffin foregrounds the story of the uprising against President Assad of Syria and describes his regime’s varied responses, the human cost, and the roles played by the Free Syrian Army, Islamist groups, Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia. It also covers the chemical weapons attacks in 2013 and the House of Commons vote not to impose a no-fly zone over Syria.","brand":"bookshop.lol","offers":[{"title":"Wardah Books","offer_id":42733924155470,"sku":"9780745336510","price":28.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3857\/4926\/files\/25102858.jpg?v=1753653803","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.lol\/products\/islamic-state-rewriting-history","provider":"bookshop.lol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}