The September 11 terrorist attacks
By: by Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Series: Defining moments
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780780812406
Subjects: Terrorism; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001; Qaida (Organization)
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Rage and despair in the Arab world; title: Jihad in Afghanistan and the birth of Al-Qaeda; title: Al-Qaeda emerges as a global threat; title: The September 11 attacks on America; title: Heartbreak and heroism on the ground; title: Investigating 9/11; title: Missed clues and opportunities; title: Legacy of the September 11 attacks.