Books by Gilles Kepel
Jihad
by Gilles Kepel
Kepel’s book is a brilliant overview of the last two or three decades of Islamic militancy. Its thesis stands the test of time
Interviews where books by Gilles Kepel were recommended
The best books on Islamic Militancy, recommended by Jason Burke
Jason Burke, journalist and author of an acclaimed book on Al-Qaeda, tells us what he learnt about militants when he was caught in a firefight in Iraq—and suggests five books we should read to understand their motivations.
The best books on Islam and Modernity, recommended by Turi Munthe
CEO and founder of Demotix, the multiple-awardwinning open newswire, discusses five books on Islam and Modernity and the politicisation of Islam in the last decade.