The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State
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"The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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| The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State Context triple: [Lawrence Wright, notableWork, The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State]
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War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Islamic State in the Greater Sahara is a jihadist militant group affiliated with the Islamic State, active primarily in the Sahel region of West Africa and responsible for numerous attacks across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
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al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers
Al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers is the former name of the jihadist militant group better known as al-Qaeda in Iraq, which later evolved into the organization now called ISIS.
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All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
"All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" is a historical nonfiction book that examines the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and its long-term consequences for U.S.–Middle East relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State Target entity description: "The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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A.
War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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B.
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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C.
Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Islamic State in the Greater Sahara is a jihadist militant group affiliated with the Islamic State, active primarily in the Sahel region of West Africa and responsible for numerous attacks across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
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D.
al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers
Al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers is the former name of the jihadist militant group better known as al-Qaeda in Iraq, which later evolved into the organization now called ISIS.
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E.
All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
"All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" is a historical nonfiction book that examines the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and its long-term consequences for U.S.–Middle East relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
essay collection
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nonfiction book ⓘ |
| aboutEvent | September 11 attacks ⓘ |
| aboutOrganization |
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
ⓘ
United States government ⓘ United States Intelligence Community ⓘ
surface form:
United States intelligence community
al-Qaeda ⓘ |
| author | Lawrence Wright ⓘ |
| basedOn | Lawrence Wright’s magazine reporting ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| focusesOn |
U.S. response to terrorism
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evolution of Islamist militancy ⓘ rise of modern jihadist movements ⓘ |
| genre |
journalism
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political nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
journalist
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writer ⓘ |
| hasPart | expanded versions of New Yorker articles ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | general adult readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | nonfiction prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
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surface form:
Islamic State
United States counterterrorism ⓘ Global War on Terrorism ⓘ
surface form:
War on Terror
al-Qaeda ⓘ jihadism ⓘ terrorism ⓘ |
| mediaType |
hardcover
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paperback ⓘ print ⓘ |
| nonfictionSubject |
Middle East politics
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counterterrorism policy ⓘ national security ⓘ religious extremism ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| publisher | Alfred A. Knopf ⓘ |
| setting |
Middle East
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| timePeriodCovered |
early 21st century
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post-9/11 era ⓘ |
| workOf | Lawrence Wright ⓘ |
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Subject: The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State Description of subject: "The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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