Drawing on first-hand interviews with rank and file members of Hezbollah, the author illuminates the inner workings of this Islamist terrorist group.

‘The definitive English-language academic resource on the Lebanese Shi’a group Hezbollah … A triumph of research, this work is highly recommended reading for anyone curious about Lebanese politics.’

‘[Daher’s] book offers a comprehensive historical and sociological analysis that stands out for its wealth of empirical detail and for its capacity to question stereotypical views on [Hezbollah].’

'Daher dispels a number of myths: that Hezbollah would be a state within a Lebanese state or that its principal goal is Islamic rule. Daher redefines the roles we traditionally attribute to Hezbollah, mouthpiece for the Shiite community, and dwells on its partners' or adversaries' perceptions of its activities. Offers a very complete picture.'

‘Daher offers unprecedented detail on Hezbollah’s structure’.

'A long-awaited book, which turns the body of literature on Hezbollah on its head. From now on it will be impossible to study Lebanon's "Party of God" without taking into account the findings exposed in this groundbreaking volume.'

'Daher shares exceptional insights into the origins, structure, leadership and popularity of Hezbollah. This book is admirable for its nuance and richness of detail about the contention for power amongst Shi'i figures, and the party's central role in resistance to Israel. I highly recommend it.'

'An encyclopaedic effort at writing what is arguably the richest and most rigorous account of Hezbollah's political history. It presents previously uncovered information on the genesis of the movement, challenging prevailing accounts. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the party.'

'Brilliant, original and engaging, this book is essential reading for generalists and specialists alike.'

‘The definitive English-language academic resource on the Lebanese Shi’a group Hezbollah … A triumph of research, this work is highly recommended reading for anyone curious about Lebanese politics.’

‘[Daher’s] book offers a comprehensive historical and sociological analysis that stands out for its wealth of empirical detail and for its capacity to question stereotypical views on [Hezbollah].’

'Daher dispels a number of myths: that Hezbollah would be a state within a Lebanese state or that its principal goal is Islamic rule. Daher redefines the roles we traditionally attribute to Hezbollah, mouthpiece for the Shiite community, and dwells on its partners' or adversaries' perceptions of its activities. Offers a very complete picture.'

‘Daher offers unprecedented detail on Hezbollah’s structure’.

'A long-awaited book, which turns the body of literature on Hezbollah on its head. From now on it will be impossible to study Lebanon's "Party of God" without taking into account the findings exposed in this groundbreaking volume.'

'Daher shares exceptional insights into the origins, structure, leadership and popularity of Hezbollah. This book is admirable for its nuance and richness of detail about the contention for power amongst Shi'i figures, and the party's central role in resistance to Israel. I highly recommend it.'

'An encyclopaedic effort at writing what is arguably the richest and most rigorous account of Hezbollah's political history. It presents previously uncovered information on the genesis of the movement, challenging prevailing accounts. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the party.'

'Brilliant, original and engaging, this book is essential reading for generalists and specialists alike.'

Aurélie Daher is Associate Professor at Université Paris-Dauphine and at Sciences Po, Paris; a former postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford (2010–2011 and 2016–2017); and a former postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University (2012–2013). Her work focuses on Hezbollah, Shiism, and Lebanese and Middle Eastern politics.

Aurélie Daher is Associate Professor at Université Paris-Dauphine and at Sciences Po, Paris; a former postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford (2010–2011 and 2016–2017); and a former postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University (2012–2013). Her work focuses on Hezbollah, Shiism, and Lebanese and Middle Eastern politics.