
Gilded Dreams by Donna Russo Morin
While in the past two decades, the region of West Africa has experienced various armed conflicts, a new security threat that has emerged is the growing threat of violence by radical Islamist groups. This phenomenon has assumed prominence in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States of America. Against the background of a politically unstable region, impoverished by poverty, disease, conflicts, and a high rate of illiteracy, a foothold by radical Islamist groups could destabilize the whole region. The recent escalation of violence perpetuated by radical Islamists groups in the northern parts of Nigeria and other countries poses a grave threat to the region as Nigeria is home to approximately half the population of the region. Some measures that governments, in concert with other stakeholders can take include poverty alleviation measures, economic development of deprived areas, socio-political reforms, inter-faith dialogue and consultations, prevent institutionalization of Sharia law, promotion of good governance and inter-governmental cooperation.
Russo Morin, Donna: - Donna Russo Morin is the internationally published author of eight award-winning historical novels including Da Vinci's Disciples Trilogy: PORTRAIT OF A CONSPIRACY (hailed by B&N as one of '5 Novels that get Leonardo da Vinci Right'), THE COMPETITION (EDITOR'S CHOICE, HNS Review), THE FLAMES OF FLORENCE, and GILDED SUMMERS, an Amazon Bestseller. Other titles include The King's Agent, (starred review: Publishers Weekly) and The Courtier of Versailles (formerly The Courtier's Secret). Recently Donna has spread her genre wings; ONCE, UPON A NEW TIME: BIRTH, the first in a medieval fantasy trilogy released on February 15, 2019. A professional editor/consultant for over twenty-five years, her work spans more than 40 manuscripts. She holds a BA in Communications and an A.A. in English Literature. Donna teaches at adult learning centers and for Writer's Digest University. As a model/actor, her appearances include Showtime's Brotherhood and Martin Scorsese's The Departed. Her sons-Devon, an opera singer; and Dylan, a chef-are still, and always will be, her greatest works. www.donnarussomorin.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9780578699790 |
| ISBN 10 | 0578699796 |
| Title | Gilded Dreams |
| Author | Donna Russo Morin |
| Series | Newport's Gilded Age |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Donna Russo Morin |
| Year published | 2020-06-16 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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