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ISIS : the origins of violence /

An investigation into one of the most controversial propositions of our time - that the vicious campaign of outrage, butchery and terror being staged by ISIS has its origins in the Koran and other arcane writings formulated 1,400 years ago by Muhammad and his earliest companions. This epic journey s...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sim, Kevin (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2017.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
IS (Organization) > History.
IS (Organization)
Terrorism > Middle East > History.
Islamic fundamentalism > Middle East > History.
Islamic fundamentalism
Terrorism
Middle East
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Summary:An investigation into one of the most controversial propositions of our time - that the vicious campaign of outrage, butchery and terror being staged by ISIS has its origins in the Koran and other arcane writings formulated 1,400 years ago by Muhammad and his earliest companions. This epic journey spans three continents and looks back to the beginnings of Islam in search of the origins of Isis savagery, revealing dangerous characters and surprising discoveries.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed February 26, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (73 min.)
Playing Time:01:12:37