What inspired Jessica Stern to focus so deeply on the ideological roots of ISIS?
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What inspired Jessica Stern to focus so deeply on the ideological roots of ISIS?
Did anyone else feel the historical context helped make sense of ISIS's rise, or was it overwhelming?
How do you think the detailed analysis of religious and political motives affected the book's accessibility?