ISIS: Origins of Violence
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ISIS: Origins of Violence

Season 1
ISIS has shocked the world with its fundamentalist terrorism, which it claims is justified by the tenets and scriptures of Islam. But can philosophical truths be found in its doctrines of jihad? In this brave film, English historian Tom Holland explores the tensions between Islam and Western secularism and asks tough questions about the roots of Islamist violence.
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  1. S1 E1 - ISIS: Origins of Violence

    May 16, 2017
    59min
    16+
    ISIS has shocked the world with its fundamentalist terrorism, which it claims is justified by the tenets and scriptures of Islam. But can philosophical truths be found in its doctrines of jihad? In this brave film, English historian Tom Holland explores the tensions between Islam and Western secularism and asks tough questions about the roots of Islamist violence.
    Free trial of BBC Select