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Lawrence Wright
Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
This rigorous historical series traces the growth of modern Islamic fundamentalism and the strategic missteps of Western intelligence agencies that culminated in the September 11 attacks. Through detailed biographical portraits of key figures on both sides, the narrative delivers a sobering, deeply researched investigation into the ideological roots of global terror. It is an essential, clear-eyed resource for readers seeking to understand the complex political forces that reshaped contemporary global security.