Due to the sensitivity of the topic, every and especially new users are strongly encouraged to read the rules and inform themselves of the conflict more generally before posting. Jurgen todenhofer starts off explaining how he has affinity for the people of the developing world, which was why he wanted to go to iraq to find out the truth about the iraq war. Jurgen todenhofer talked about his book why do you killthe untold story of the iraqi resistance the disinformation company. Al jazeera spoke to jurgen todenhofer who embedded with isil fighters and lived to tell about it. All of us at greystone books are saddened to learn that next year will mark the end of the. James foleys body dumped by isis after execution claims. Accompanied by his son, frederic todenhofer, who photographed the journey, he asked them to explain their beliefs, motivations, and goals. As mps argue over whether british jets should bomb isis targets in syria a german journalist who spent 10 days living with the terrorists, jurgen todenhofer, says its exactly what they want. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. The syrian civil war started on september 1st, 1939, and ended on may 8th or 9th, if you ask the soviet history books of may, 1945. Wohlleben has delighted readers and talkshow audiences alike with the news long known to biologists. S ince the paris attacks, western politicians have been walking openeyed into a trap set by the terrorists just like they did after 911.
He has visited iraq several times and did original research for his book why do you kill, zaid. You dont expect someone from new jersey going to join the islamic. Author jurgen todenhofer, who lived with is for 10 days bbc. Along the way, todenhofer offers startling insights into what isis thinks, what it wantsand what must change if it is to be defeated. Jurgen todenhofer, the infamous german journalist who spent 10 days with isis, claims that isis told him israel is the only country they fear. Todenhofer studied law at the universities of munich, paris, bonn and freiburg. He emerged unscathed with a remarkable story what more can he tell us about the. A glimpse into the fog of life under islamic state. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and hell as in the divine comedy.
Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. Jurgen todenhofer spent 10 days embedded with isis in iraq and syria, and believes the west underestimates the threat they pose. The german journalist documents his ten days in the islamic state, a. Man who took son to live with is jump to media player german author, politician and former judge, jurgen todenhofer, has written a book after spending 10 days living with extremists from socalled. So technically, you are correct, but wont be for long. He became a member of the christian democratic union of germany cdu in 1970 and was a member of the bundestag. Im sommer 2014 fuhrte jurgen todenhofer mehrere monate lang gesprache mit. He has written and edited for the new york post, the. Follow jurgen todenhofer and explore their bibliography from s jurgen todenhofer author page. T he full account of those horrifying 10 days is detailed in a new book which has already become a bestseller in germany and. Jurgen, who has written several books about the middle east, is a. Why did the islamic state allow this german writer to come.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Jurgen todenhofer was in the islamic state, shielded by a single sheet of paper one signed and stamped by the office of the caliph. According to a german journalist, the islamic state fears neither the united states nor the united kingdom. You wont believe the one nation the islamic state fears. Jurgen todenhofer, who in 2014 became the first western reporter to be allowed firsthand access to islamic state, told rt that the new ceasefire is working, but expressed concern that us politicians are set on splitting syria up into a fractured warzone. Ten days in the islamic state shows how the organization grew from its alqaeda roots and takes a harsh look at the wests role in its past and today. On november 21, 2019, the charles taylor foundation announced that it would bring the rbc taylor prize for nonfiction to a close with the final awarding in march 2, 2020. Ten days in the islamic state by jurgen todenhofer. All books are brand new and are supplied to us from their publisher for each trade me.
This surprised me, jurgen todenhofer told abc news after recently returning from the region. Jan 12, 2015 new york weeks after returning from a 10day reporting trip in mosul, iraq and raqqa, syria, two cities under islamic state control, jurgen todenhofer still isnt completely sure what the extremist group known for beheading journalists had hoped to gain by allowing him inside. Jurgen todenhofer author of inside is 10 tage im islamischen. My journey into the heart of terror by jurgen todenhofer, 9781771642248, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. They retaliate with bombs, even though bombs are one. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Apr 27, 2015 there are two sides to jurgen todenhoefers book. Best sellers help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics. Last december jurgentodenhofer spent ten days inside the selfstyled is caliphate. The syrian civil war began mid of march, 2011, and we now have end of september, 2016, which is five years and six months. Jurgen todenhofer, born in 1940, was a member of the german bundestag and later an executive in a major european media company. He has traveled widely in war zones in the middle east, particularly in afghanistan and iraq.
Why did the islamic state allow this german writer. Thats straight from journalist and former german parliamentarian jurgen todenhofer, who spent 10 days sidebyside with isis fighters. Less than two weeks later, insurgents struck at the heart of mr. German journalist jurgen todenhofer embedded with isis recently, and. Jurgen todenhofer spent 10 days with isis militants in iraq for a new book he asked german jihadist what happened to murdered hostages bodies the militant, known as abu qatadah, said theyre. Ten days in the islamic state by jurgen todenhofer at. There is an incredible enthusiasm that i have never seen in any other war zones i have been to. Jurgen todenhofer is a german author, politician, a former judge, and journalist. T he full account of those horrifying 10 days is detailed in a new book which has already become a bestseller in germany and is released in the uk this month. The first is truly superb as inside is offers a rare possibility to have a glimpse what living under the caliphate really is. Read on for a statement from our publisher, rob sanders. Explore books by jurgen todenhofer with our selection at. Browse jurgen todenhofers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Jurgen todenhofer responds to allegations about his nusra. He graduated as a doctor of law in 1969 and worked as a judge from 1972 on politics. Jurgen todenhofer, right, and his son frederic behind enemy lines. Cabells work is recognized as a landmark in the creation of the comic. Jurgen todenhofer, the first western reporter to embed with islamic state fighters and not be killed in the process. Greystone books has 327 books on goodreads, and recently added understanding northwest coast indigenous jewelry. Assads inner circle, assassinating four highranking aides, including his defense minister, in a damascus bombing. Inside is 10 tage im islamischen staat ebook by jurgen todenhofer. Why do you kill the untold story of the iraqi resistance by ja. Jurgen todenhofer witnessed isis as no western journalist ever has, and heres what he saw. My journey into the heart of terror greystone books ltd.
Man who took son to live with is jump to media player german author, politician and former judge, jurgen todenhofer, has written a book after spending 10 days living with extremists from socalled islamic state. German journalist describes life inside islamic state. The books and brochures piled up here will soon be distributed to mosques all over isis territory. Fallout continues over germans assad interview the new. Assads inner circle, assassinating four highranking aides, including his defense minister, in a. My journey into the heart of terror ebook by jurgen todenhofer. This is a group that chops the heads off journalists and yet one, the german jurgen todenhofer, went out of his way to get an invitation to visit isis fighters in mosul to ask them to explain their beliefs. Jurgen todenhofer is a german executive, author and former politician. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Inside is 10 tage im islamischen staat by jurgen todenhofer. Aug 06, 2012 less than two weeks later, insurgents struck at the heart of mr.
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Three new books offer different insight into the terrorist group. Jurgen todenhofer born 12 november 1940 is a german author, journalist, politician, and executive. May 20, 2016 three new books offer different insight into the terrorist group. This is a group that beheads journalistsand yet one, the german jurgen todenhofer, went out of his way to get an invitation to visit isis fighters in mosul in 2014. Todenhofer spoke at mcnally jackson books in new york city. Jun 23, 2009 jurgen todenhofer, former member of the german parliament, interviewed resistence fighters in iraq to find out what drives them. This subreddit is dedicated to the current conflicts ongoing in syria and iraq, along with their regional and global ramifications. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations customers also bought items by immanuel kant nassim nicholas taleb are you an author. Jurgen todenhofer interviewed resistence fighters in. You wont believe the one nation the islamic state fears the. In speaking with jewish news, todenhofer said israel is not included in isis planned colonization of the middle east despite making threats to kill every jew in an october propaganda video. Throughout the month of march, readers across the province of saskatchewan will engage with the book through readings, events, an.
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