Patrick Cockburn's "The Rise of Isis: Conversations With the People Who Lived Under Its Rule" documents the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) through firsthand accounts from residents who lived under its brutal regime. Cockburn uncovers the group's calculated strategy of terror, targeting civilians and instilling fear to control territory. He exposes the underlying grievances and despair that allowed ISIS to exploit local populations, as well as the complex motivations of those who joined the organization. The book offers a sobering perspective on the horrors of ISIS rule and its lasting impact on communities in the Middle East.
