Bibliograph

The September 11 terrorist attacks, by Kevin Hillstrom

Type

Label

The September 11 terrorist attacks, by Kevin Hillstrom

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The September 11 terrorist attacks

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

756166734

Responsibility statement

by Kevin Hillstrom

Series statement

Defining moments

Summary

"Provides a comprehensive account of the origins of Islamic radicalism; 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

Table Of Contents

Narrative overview -- 1. Rage and despair in the Arab world -- 2. Jihad in Afghanistan and the birth of Al-Qaeda -- 3. Al-Qaeda emerges as a global threat -- 4. The September 11 attacks on America -- 5. Heartbreak and heroism on the ground -- 6. Investigating 9/11 -- 7. Missed clues and opportunities -- 8. Legacy of the September 11 attacks -- Biographies -- Mohamed Atta (1968-2001) -- Osama bin Laden (1957-2011) -- George W. Bush (1946- ) -- Richard A. Clarke (1951- ) -- Khaled Sheikh Mohammed (1964?- ) -- Condoleezza Rice (1954- ) -- George Tenet (1953- ) -- Ayman al-Zawahiri (1951- ) -- Primary sources -- Osama bin Laden and the World Islamic Front call for a "hoy war" against Jews and Crusaders -- An al-Qaeda manual urges the overthrow of "apostate" Arab rulers -- The CIA warns of al-Qaeda attacks on American soil -- A New York police officer endures the fall of the South Tower -- A North Tower survivor remembers his narrow escape -- A survivor recalls the attack on the Pentagon -- Mourning lost firefighters and police officers in New York -- President Bush addresses the nation after the 0/11 attacks -- Osama bin Laden taunts America after September 11 -- Condoleezza Rice defends the Bush Administration's record on terrorism -- Richard Clarke's explosive testimony before the 9/11 Commission -- The 9/11 Commission issues its final report -- President Obama announces the death of Osama bin Laden -- Important people, places, terms -- Chronology

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