
An inside look at al-Qaeda from 9/11 to the death of its founder — told through the words of Bin Laden and his closest circle. “A comprehensive, meticulously constructed and eye-opening look at bin Laden as husband, father and leader-in-hiding... an engaging and persuasive read.” — Karen J. Greenberg, Washington Post. “Never less than gripping... [Offers] an extraordinary insight into the inner workings of al-Qaeda, both before and after 9/11, and lays bare the terrorist organisation’s closely guarded plans, ambitions and frustrations.” — Saul David, Sunday Telegraph. Usama Bin Laden’s greatest fear was not capture or death, but the exposure of al-Qaeda’s secrets. At great risk to themselves...
Publisher: Yale University Press (April 12, 2022) Pages: 384 pages ISBN-10: 0300260636 ISBN-13: 978-0300260632 ASIN: B09XMFRG61
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Nelly Lahoud is a senior fellow in New America’s International Security program and is the author of three books, including The Jihadis’ Path to Self-Destruction.