ISIS - The New Face of Terrorism

ISIS - The New Face of Terrorism

ISIS - The New Face of Terrorism

Lester B Stone

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2015
Materia
Terrorismo, lucha armada
ISBN:
9789385505188
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The ISIS or the Islamic State was noticed in 2014 with shocking brutality. Known to be the worlds wealthiest and most powerful terrorist organisation ISIS attracted recruits in huge number to wage its war to bring about destruction. This book gives an understanding about the group and its activities.

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