Islamic State: A 60 Minute Briefing

by Anne Mortensen

Islamic State: A 60 Minute Briefing gives readers an overview of the terrorist organisation known as IS (formerly known as ISIS/ISIL). Based on historical and current research, this book gives a valuable synopsis of the key moments that have established IS into the today's most threatening terrorist organisation. It includes the historical background, philosophy, religious underpinnings, influential figures, its establishment, recruitment techniques, psychological profiling, funding, military capabilities to date, maps and a timeline.

This book is written and organised into concise chapters to give time strapped readers an essential understanding of IS within an hour. Islamic State: A 60 Minute Briefing is an independent, unaffiliated publication.

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 3, 2014

About the author

Anne Mortensen started her working career with a BA in Communications from Emerson College, Boston. She worked in PR and journalism, among other work experiences. Later, she earned a Masters in Photography from Central Saint Martins and worked as a photographer. Throughout, she did what she loves most: creative writing.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, she now lives in London with her husband and their sweet tabby.

She's working on book 3 of the Rising World series.

Reviews

[Charles Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 60 Minute Briefing on Islamic State by Anne Mortenson is a brief compilation of the key moments in the development of the Islamic State (IS), which has led to it becoming the most dangerous international terrorist organization in the world.
Mortenson’s book uses extensive research to detail the religious background and historical events that led to the founding of IS, and its funding, aims, and actions. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this book goes a long way to dispelling some of the myths about the organization, and demonstrates beyond doubt why it is so dangerous. An easy read, the average reader can finish it well within an hour, and will come away better prepared to understand the often hyped media coverage and distorted political statements about IS, and recognize it for the danger it represents, not just to the Islamic world, but the world at large.

[Sharon Draine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting

Have me a better understanding of the Muslim conflicts. Would recommend this for anyone who wants to understand the problems in the Muslim world.