The Secret History of ISIS

Discover the inside political story of how the American invasion of Iraq and the decisions of two Presidents helped to lay the groundwork for ISIS to grow into the world's most feared terrorist group. Learn how Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a one-time thug turned jihadi leader, was able to outmaneuver...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2016]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (53 min., 14 sec)) : sound, color.
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Table of Contents:
  • Secret History of ISIS: Introduction (1:54);
  • Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (3:29);
  • Islamic Extremists (4:32);
  • Linking Iraq and Al-Qaeda (4:15);
  • Shock and Awe Campaign (5:07);
  • Organized Insurgency 2003 (5:07);
  • Sectarian War (4:32);
  • Extremist Propaganda and U.S. Response (4:29);
  • Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (4:09);
  • Uprising in Syria (4:18);
  • Establishment of ISIS (4:11);
  • Expanding ISIS (4:54);
  • Credits: The Secret History of ISIS (1:02);