Wright, Lawrence
The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda's Road to 9/11
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141029351
- author:
- Wright, Lawrence
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- International relations
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda's Road to 9/11 This book tells the full story of Al Qaeda, from its roots to the events of 9/11. It explores the lives of the people behind the organization, including Sayyid Qutb, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and Osama bin Laden. Wright draws on interviews and first-hand sources to examine the ideology and actions of these individuals, and how they contributed to the formation of a global terror coalition. The book also sheds light on the efforts of those who tried to stop Al Qaeda, including the FBI's counterterrorism chief, John O'Neill. Wright's investigation reveals a complex and contradictory world, where ideology and reality often conflicted. The result is a compelling and highly original account of one of the most significant events of the 21st century. Through its detailed and nuanced portrayal of Al Qaeda's history, The Looming Tower provides a unique insight into the events that led to the 9/11 attacks.
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