{"product_id":"hizbullah-hezbollah-the-story-from-within-paperback","title":"Hizbullah (Hezbollah): The Story from Within - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNaim Qassem\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaim Qassem offers an insider's view of the workings of the party from its inception until now, providing a comprehensive guide to the mandate of one of the Middle East's major political forces.--\u003ci\u003eWashington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHizbullah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem provides an unparalleled insider's view of the workings of this Shi'ite resistance group-turned-political party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1982 in response to Israel's invasion of Lebanon, Hizbullah was instrumental in eventually forcing Israel to withdraw its troops in 2000, thus ending a twenty-two-year military occupation. In the summer war of 2006, Hizbullah proved to the world that it is much more than a political party--it is a force to be reckoned with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated paperback includes a new introduction covering the 2006 war and the spring 2008 events in Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaim Qassem\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Lebanon in 1953. He holds degrees in chemistry and religious studies and taught chemistry for many years at college level. A founding member of Hizbullah in 1982 and the party's deputy secretary-general since 1991, he is the author of numerous books on political and religious issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaim Qassem was born in Lebanon in 1953. He holds degrees in chemistry and religious studies, and taught chemistry for many years at college level. A founding member of Hizbullah in 1982, and the party's Deputy Secretary-General since 1991, he is the author of numerous books on political and religious issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 463\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758097760544,"sku":"9780863566998","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e457da733fe7063215ec5756e59f9cde.webp?v=1780117913","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hizbullah-hezbollah-the-story-from-within-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}