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The Siege of Mecca: The Forgotten Uprising in Islam's Holiest Shrine and the Birth of Al Qaeda
The Siege of Mecca The Forgotten Uprising in Islam's Holiest Shrine and the Birth of Al Qaeda
Author: Yaroslav Trofimov
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ISBN-13: 9781400105342
ISBN-10: 140010534X
Publication Date: 9/18/2007
Edition: Unabridged
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Tantor Media
Book Type: Audio CD
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This is an excellent book about an event that most Americans, including me, overlooked because it occurred near the time (1979) that Americans in Iran were taken hostage. It certainly shows the impact on the world of religious fanaticism.