On the Road to Kandahar: Travels Through Conflict in the Islamic World – Jason Burke

A fascinating read – part travelogue, part education on the politics, beliefs and myths surrounding Al-Qaeda. It’s not dry academic analysis in the slightest – in fact On the Road to Kandahar is an engaging, informed and personal view of the Islamic world, and one that is very easy to read.

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