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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A fantastic book about the events that lead up to 9/11. A must read for anyone interested in the rise of modern day terrorism, the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and all the accompanying political intrigues and double-dealing.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Andrew Petersen wrote this review Thursday, April 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Very factual book that ties many dissident events together into an illuminating historical reference. It brings to light a great deal of the history and anger towards the US.
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It can get quite dry going through the countless well layered details.”“What's there to say about this book? It's pretty much the standard history on the US v. al Qaeda prior to 9/11, and for good reason.
Erik Gutt wrote this review Saturday, October 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
You'd think I would have read this already, since it's 101 level reading. I've been working on it (on and off, obviously) since 2004, and I think I'm currently on the third copy that I've bought (iBooks this time). 200 or so pages to go.”
“(started to read....havent gotten very far yet...only read through page 38/chapter 2...back at library...will pick up again in future)”
PJ wrote this review Thursday, September 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is THE definitive account of the rise of al-Qaida and its roots in the proxy war fought in Afghanistan during the 1980s against the Soviet Union. Coll, who has been a foreign correspondent, editor and New Yorker writer, is masterful at explaining ideology, culture and even tactics in discussing something like Pakistan's notorious ISI intelligence agency.
Bob Graham Center wrote this review Sunday, July 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
We are hosting al-Qaida expert Peter Bergen at the Bob Graham Center on Oct. 12. This is an incredible book that can help you prep for that session if you're planning to attend.”
“Recommended by N. Cahoon”
Heather D wrote this review Tuesday, June 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had read a few chapters of his when it first was published; then I'd become distracted and quit. Now reading it in full (& re-reading the sections I had previously) after Osama Bin Laden's death, I find it fascinating. I know what they say about retrospect & hindsight, but with this book the perspectives become awesome. The commentaries on sub-rosa Pakistani-U.S. relations are particularly germane in 2011.”
John H wrote this review Sunday, May 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A long read but absolutely fabulous and very informative. ”
Rebecca W wrote this review Wednesday, March 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“gripping. ”
Branwell's Books wrote this review Wednesday, February 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“2004...own”
Care B wrote this review Thursday, January 6, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very Complete history of covert was in Afghanistan”
ThePseudoHero wrote this review Tuesday, January 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
