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The Age of Sacred Terror

Radical Islam's War Against America

by Daniel Benjamin
Steven Simon
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Winner of the 2004 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations

From two of the world’s foremost experts on the new terrorism comes the definitive book on the rise of al-Qaeda and America’s efforts to combat the most innovative and dangerous terrorist group ever. Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon trace the growth of radical Islam from its medieval origins and, drawing on their years of counter-terrorism work at the National Security Council, provide essential insights into the thinking of Usama bin Laden and his followers. With unique authority, they analyze why America was unable to defend itself against this revolutionary threat on September 11, 2001, why bin Laden’s apocalyptic creed is gaining ground in the Islamic world, and what the United States must do to stop the new terror.

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  • Release date

    July 18, 2003

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      • ISBN: 9781415952214
      • File size: 513754 KB
      • Duration: 17:50:19

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The authors of this book served on the National Security Council, and the level of expertise, knowledge, and commitment they bring to their complex project is staggering. In addition to warning listeners about the dangers posted by radical Islamist terrorists, they explain their origins and American attempts to respond to these threats. (Later chapters also examine terrorist actions committed by Christian, Jewish, and less definable cults.) The work balances the best qualities of scholarship and timely journalism and reads at times like a thriller. Jonathan Marosz's narration matches his subject matter perfectly. His tone is intelligent and concerned, and he shifts pace and volume to match the urgency of the writing. G.T.B. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Unlike many books about Al Qaeda and terrorism, THE AGE OF SACRED TERROR is not by journalists; instead, it offers the perspective of Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon, National Security Council directors during the Clinton administration. Although much they describe is not new, the authors' perspective on 9/11, and the events leading up to it, is different from that commonly heard, and offers a candid examination of the Clinton admin-istration's actions, and inaction, followed by a critique of the Bush administration's policies after the attacks. Philip Bosco paces the book well, allowing the listener to focus on the events described. Bosco has a rare voice that, by itself, exudes credibility. His flawless reading demonstrates why he is an accomplish-ed actor, and a welcome audiobook reader. D.J.S. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

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