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The Looming Tower

Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
Pages
480
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the complex history behind the rise of al-Qaeda and the events leading to 9/11. This book details the transformation of key figures from idealistic soldiers to terrorist leaders and follows the dedicated efforts of counterterrorism chief John O'Neill as he grappled with an emerging global threat. It's a deep dive into the intelligence failures and historical context that shaped a generation.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma