Through our enemies' eyes : Osama bin Laden, radical Islam, and the future of America / Anonymous.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bin Laden, Osama, 1957-2011.

Bin Laden, Osama.

Terrorists--Saudi Arabia--Biography.

Terrorists.

Saudi Arabia.

Jihad.

Violence--Religious aspects--Islam.

Violence.

Qaida (Organization).

Terrorism--Government policy--United States.

Terrorism.

Terrorism--Government policy.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xix, 394 pages : map ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Osama bin Laden, radical Islam, and the future of America

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, [2002]

Summary:

This is the one book all Americans must read in order to truly understand the reasons radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and his followers have declared war on America and the West. Furthermore, this is the only book to accurately describe the severity of the threat they will continue to pose, with or without bin Laden's leadership, to our national security.

In order to win the war against terrorism, the author argues that we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as "extremists" or "religious fanatics." Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we must see the enemy as they perceive themselves - highly trained and motivated soldiers who fervently believe their cause is righteous. The author describes how militants throughout the Islamic world are enraged by what they believe is Western aggression against their people, religion, and culture. Though bin Laden declared war on America years ago - not once but twice - the author argues that American complacence in the face of such violent threats stems from the increasing secularization and moral relativism of American society and culture. Even id bin Laden is brought to justice, the author warns, the dangers posed by radical Islamic militants will not disappear, and we must be prepared for a protracted war against terrorism. This is an important book that will make a major impact on how America thinks about its enemy and itself.

Contents:

Context. Context for understanding Bin Laden's aims

Arrogance, money, and ideas. Obstacles to understanding Bin Laden

Chasing Bin Laden's money

Getting to know Bin Laden : substantive themes of the jihad

Getting to know Bin Laden : character traits

Years of preparation, 1957-1996. Young Bin Laden, 1957-1979 : family, education, and religion

Bin Laden and the Afghan war, 1979-1989 : facilitator, engineer, fighter, and visionary

Bin Laden and the Saudis, 1989-1991 : from favorite son to black sheep

Bin Laden in exile : Afghanistan and Sudan, 1991-1996

Bin Laden begins : inciting and waging jihad from Sudan, 1992-1996

War years, 1996-2001. Bin Laden returns to Afghanistan : getting settled and politicking

Bin Laden in Afghanistan : targeting America and expanding al Qaeda

Bin Laden stands at Armageddon and battles for his lord

No end in sight. What to expect from al-Qaeda

Spring 2002 : where are we? Where are we going?

Epilogue: "That they may go in and look their redeemer in the face with joy".

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-384) and index.

ISBN:

1574885529

OCLC:

49495008