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Probably the best book out there on radical Islam. The author has done his homework, has spent a lot of time in the region, and is fair-minded. Not only does Jason Burke present a sound history of Islamic activism and radicalism, but he places plenty of emphasis on showing how it is multifaceted and how it has morphed over the years.

I found a few typos and some of his use of Islamic terminology was confused, if not outright incorrect, which makes me wonder about his language skills. However, in spite of this quibbles, I still think it deserves five stars for its overall value. For anyone wanting to quickly learn what makes "al-Qaeda" and other Islamic militants tick, then this is a good place to start.