Origins of Terrorism: The Rise of the World's Most Formidable Terrorist Groups

Origins of Terrorism: The Rise of the World’s Most Formidable Terrorist Groups examines the roots of Islamic terrorism, it’s history, and some of the foundational figures in prominent terrorist organizations. Throughout, the book also addresses the use of terrorism, the "hows" and "whys" of terrorists’ goals, and their modus operandi.

Historically, insurgency operations have formed the basis of a number of terrorist groups—resistance to western powers, particularly the United States, and wha...