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Lawrence Wright
Lawrence Wright is the author of The Looming Tower, a gripping account of the rise of al-Qaeda. He's a master of investigative journalism, bringing complex histories to life with clear, direct prose.
Thirteen days in September
- Pages
- 345
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This book offers a day-by-day chronicle of the 1978 Camp David conference, where President Jimmy Carter brokered the first peace treaty between Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. Lawrence Wright illuminates the complex issues and personalities involved, from the three leaders to key figures like Moshe Dayan and Rosalynn Carter. It reveals the extraordinary efforts behind this unprecedented peace, and the enduring challenges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thirteen Days in September based on a true story?
The book meticulously chronicles the actual events of the 1978 Camp David Accords, drawing on extensive research and interviews to reconstruct the negotiations between Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat.
How does this book relate to Lawrence Wright's other works?
Thirteen Days in September continues Lawrence Wright's focus on in-depth investigative journalism and historical analysis, similar to his Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Looming Tower, by examining pivotal moments in international relations and their key figures.