Legacy of Jihad, by Andrew G. Bostom

The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims, by Andrew G. Bostom. In the face of denial in academia that Muslim Fanaticism is fueling the flames of the terrorist Jihad against the west Andre G. Bostom gathers impressive evidence to show that historically any person or organization that gets in the way of Islamic expansionism is treated with disdain and ruthlessly destroyed. Although tenets of the Koran may have been misinterpreted by the Jihadists, a case can be made that the Koran facilitates these misinterpretations. The widespread support in the Muslim world for terrorist organizations and activities illustrates that beliefs in justified violence for the advancement of religion are common. This 750 page work is packed with information vital to understanding current trends and events in the world.