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Jihad: The Mahdi Rebellion in the Sudan | 
 enlarge | Author: Murray S. Fradin
Publisher: Author's Choice Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $15.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1440096
Media: Paperback
Pages: 180
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0595278817
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780595278817
ASIN: 0595278817
Publication Date: May 14, 2003
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The Book You MUST Read to Understand JIHAD and America's Challenge in the Middle East...Murray S. Fradin, B.A., M.A., an historian and Middle East Specialist, has drawn upon his research to bring out a new edition of Jihad: The Mahdi Rebllion in the Sudan.In it he hopes to show uncanny parallels between this century-old war and the events occurring today in the Middle East-including the rise of radical Islamic movements and the Iraqi crisis. It is Mr. Fradin's thesis that long-standing differences in the Middle East can eventually be replaced by more powerful democratic forces at the birth of the 21st century. Are these the questions you want answers to?
- Why is the Arab world turning against Europe and the United States?
- How are the forces of religion, politics, and culture being twisted to suit the aspirations of would-be tyrants and dictators?
- Why do "messianic" leaders preaching jihad or "holy war" hold center stage today?
- Is America ahead or behind the curve in Middle East politics?
- Is the Iraqi conflict only about oil?
If you would like answers to all or any of these questions, then you must read JIHAD: The Mahdi Rebellion in the Sudan.
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A finely detailed and academic book on the subject August 11, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
JIHAD: The Mahdi Rebellion in the Sudan is a welcome break from the spate of fantasy and romance novels currently being churned out in infinite numbers. It is a thoroughly researched yet colorful and exciting narrative centered around the rise of a charismatic Moslem leader in 19th century Sudan, Mohammed Ahmed, who raises a religious war against Britain and her Allies.The author does a commendable job of showing historical parallels between late 19th century Middle East politics and today's Mid-East Crisis. The book is a "tour de force" on the
subject complete with maps (including one drawn by the author),graphics,a comprehensive Appendix, and a ton of foot- notes (carefully arranged at the back of the book for the reader's convenience). Mr. Fradin's main thesis is that the United States is doing at the start of the 21st century in the Middle East what Great Britain did there in the late 19th century- planting an overt footprint in the region to protect her national interests-thus giving at first appearance the image of an imperialist thrust into the area by the Middle East inhabitants. He firmly believes that democracy and its institutions are the future for this region. However. it will take careful negotiation between the Islamic and Western Worlds to achieve a lasting and just peace. Highly-recommended!!!
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John T. Gatturna
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Jihad, by Mr. Murray Fradin serves as a great primer to understanding that the current geopolitical unraveling did not spring upon us suddenly. Today's events have been fermenting for hundreds of years. Mr. Murray's Jihad is a well documented and succinct treatment that will emerge you into a late nineteenth century conflict that has continued to grow and become globally relevant today. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but unless we take heed to what was learned in the Sudan over 100 years ago, that light will remain that of an oncoming train.
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