Isis: The Origins of Violence

Nan
1h 12m
2017

Overview

Historian Tom Holland traces the origins of Isis’ barbaric and sadistic violence which it claims is justified by the tenets and scriptures of Islam.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-05-17

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Tom Holland

Self - Presenter

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