Hailing from Schuylkill County; the brave men of Company C participated in battles throughout the Union and the Confederacy; spent time in the prison at Andersonville and produced two Medal of Honor recipients. Author and Civil War historian John Richards has compiled a unique history of Company C; told through personal letters; surviving narratives and official reports of the men during their service.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Islamic JihadismBy William Garrison Jr."Inside Jihadism: Understanding Jihadi Movements Worldwide" by Farhad Khosrokhavar (2009). I've read dozens of books regarding Jihadism; and this one should be at the top for reading by anyone interested in this genre. Unlike so many similar-theme books that seem to be haphazardly tossed together; this book reveals fine; extensive scholarly research. The author has interviewed numerous jailed jihadists; and compares his findings with similar studies. While recognizing the impact of some of the destitute socio-economic influences on jihadism; the author does not buy into the "let's ignore the influence of Islam"- hostage syndrome of apologetic Western `scholars' -- and warns: "many studies of Jihadism are flawed because of a lack of understanding of Islamic culture; history and society" (p. 6) and "By ignoring the role of Islam as a culture and a religion; these studies give at best a one-sided account of Jihadism" (p.11). In trying to understand the roots of Jihad jingoism; the author looks back at the Kharijite rift with Imam Ali (c. 661). Also; the author looks at the theological disputes and differences between the Jihadists and the `lesser' hajjis; and debates the issue as to whether or not jihadism is the semi-hidden `sixth' pillar of Islam. Besides the theologians; the author reviews the jihadist-theory contributions of Banna; Qutb and other `modern' Islamists. The author discusses how Jihadist cells and their membership assimilate differently in various countries; and how a jihadist's nuclear family may impact upon a young jihadist's development (c. p. 231). The author noted: "For Jihadists as well as major trends within Muslim Fundamentalists; Islam; in its essence; is about ruling and government" (p. 30). The author discusses who is to be ruled: Christians and Jews as dhimmi; with repression of all other religions? The author explores the development of jihadists: `foreign born' from the Middle East; or `home grown' from Muslim families anchored in Europe; and converts from minority Americans. The author concluded "a subculture of violence has mutated into a subculture of death through contemporary Jihadism. Jihadism has been; from the inception of Islam; a subculture of violence within the much larger Islamic culture" (p. 294). Furthermore; the author opined: "...in the Muslim world Jihadism is a movement with deep roots in the cultural and historical dimensions of Islam" (p. 295). While the author sees that Jihadism "is a regressive; repressive and dangerous trend" and as "a counter-secularization tendency is doomed to failure; but as an ideological and social movement in the world it will survive" (p. 296). Nonetheless; the author maintains that Jihadism will succumb eventually; as Middle Eastern countries become educated through Westoxification. I also liked the many Arabic `transliteration' words that the author used throughout this book. The author isn't an Islamophobe; but an Islamo-realist. One of the most informative books regarding Jihadism. (But why the Islamic jihadist hatred against the secular West? Need to read: "The Truth About Muhammad" by Robert Spencer.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome!By AuragurlExcellent resource for anyone doing scholarly research on Jihad. I have cited this book for my honors thesis and consulted with a Middle Eastern native who possess extensive knowledge on the Taliban and Jihad. Also; very well written. Highly recommend this book.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Two StarsBy Lorrie L Pfor school
