The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
"The Looming Tower" is a comprehensive historical examination of the events leading up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. It delves into the origins of Al-Qaeda, the rise of Osama bin Laden, and the failure of U.S. intelligence agencies to prevent the attacks. The narrative is extensively researched and provides a detailed account of Islamic fundamentalism, the complex politics of the Middle East, and the role of the United States in the region. The book also explores the personal stories of key figures on both sides of the conflict.
The 911th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 469
- Words
- 128,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 55th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 73rd on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 96th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
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- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)