Osama Bin Laden /
by Loehfelm, Bill
Series: Heroes and villains Published by : Lucent Books, (San Diego, [Calif.] :) Physical details: 112 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. ISBN:1590182944 (lib. : alk. paper).| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yan 900 - 999 | y958.1046092 Loe (Browse shelf) | Available | 82046 |
Biography
Shrouded in mystery -- Beginnings : "just like any awkward teen-ager" -- University : history's lessons -- Afghanistan : joining the jihad -- Saudi Arabia : "let there be no two religions in Arabia" -- Sudan : one man's army -- Back to Afghanistan : dangers and signs -- Attack on America : "they will be targeted".
Profiles Osama bin Laden, his family background and education, his commitment to Islam, his mentors, the beginnings of his interest in violent and radical ideas, and his actions as leader of the al-Qaeda terrorist group. Includes discussions of war and unrest in the Middle East, including the region's growing resentment toward the United States.
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