20 November 1979: as morning prayers began; hundreds of hardline Islamist gunmen; armed with rifles smuggled in coffins; stormed the Grand Mosque in Mecca. With thousands of terrified worshippers trapped inside; the result was a bloody siege that lasted two weeks; caused hundreds of deaths; prompted an international diplomatic crisis and unleashed forces that would eventually lead to the rise of al Qaeda.Journalist Yaroslav Trofimov takes us day-by-day through one of the most momentous - and heavily censored - events in recent history; interviewing many direct participants in the siege and drawing on secret documents to reveal the truth about the first operation of modern global jihad.
#1766471 in Books 2002-12-31 2002-12-31Format: International EditionOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.80 x .47 x 5.08l; .34 #File Name: 0141003952160 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy David RyderA well researched; clearly written account of a most horrific event in history.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Hans HafenThanks!0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Joan Soroka WaxmanCame on time Just as expected
