The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden: A Riveting Account of the World's Most Notorious Terrorist

Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda, is one of the most reviled figures in history. His attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the course of world history.

The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden: The Biography

by Peter L. Bergen

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden is a gripping and comprehensive account of the life and legacy of this notorious terrorist. Drawing on exclusive interviews with key players and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the origins of Bin Laden's radical ideology, his rise to power, and the devastating impact of his attacks.

The book begins with Bin Laden's early life in Saudi Arabia. Born into a wealthy family, Bin Laden was a devout Muslim who was deeply influenced by the teachings of Wahhabism, a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam. After studying in the United States, Bin Laden returned to Saudi Arabia and became involved in the Afghan resistance to the Soviet Union. It was during this time that he founded al-Qaeda, a terrorist group dedicated to waging jihad against the West.

The book then follows Bin Laden's rise to power in Afghanistan. With the support of the Taliban, al-Qaeda established training camps in Afghanistan and began to plan attacks against the United States. The book provides a detailed account of the planning and execution of the 9/11 attacks, which were the deadliest terrorist attacks in history.

In the aftermath of 9/11, the United States launched a global war on terror. Bin Laden and al-Qaeda became the primary targets of this war, and the book follows Bin Laden's efforts to evade capture. The book also provides a detailed account of the U.S. raid that killed Bin Laden in Pakistan in 2011.

The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the origins of terrorism and the threat that it poses to the world. The book provides a definitive portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure who shaped the course of history.

Alternate Image Description:

Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of al-Qaeda, sits in a cave in Afghanistan. He is wearing a white turban and a long beard. He is holding a Kalashnikov rifle.

The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden: The Biography

by Peter L. Bergen

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35521 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	405 pages

FREE