Bibliograph

The September 11 terrorist attacks, by Laurie Collier Hillstrom

Type

Label

The September 11 terrorist attacks, by Laurie Collier Hillstrom

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The September 11 terrorist attacks

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Laurie Collier Hillstrom

Series statement

Defining moments

Summary

"Provides a comprehensive account of the origins of Islamic; the development of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda into a deadly force; the horrible events of September 11; the post-9/11 investigations; and the legacy of the 9/11 attacks. Includes a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Rage and despair in the Arab world -- Jihad in Afghanistan and the birth of Al-Qaeda -- Al-Qaeda emerges as a global threat -- The September 11 attacks on America -- Heartbreak and heroism on the ground -- Investigating 9/11 -- Missed clues and opportunities -- Legacy of the September 11 attacks

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