Because terrorism is an evolving phenomenon, the back end of the book could use an update to encompass the late al qaeda period and the current threat that. From antiquity to al qaeda 1 by gerard chaliand, arnaud blin isbn. This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes. In october 2001, the united states launched an attack on afghanistan with the support of numerous other nations and the antitaliban northern alliance within afghanistan. History of alqaeda and terrorism against the usa 2. Osama bin laden and the al qaeda terrorist network have conducted a sophisticated public relations and media campaign over the last ten years using a series of faxed statements, audio recordings, video appearances, and internet postings. Bin laden, born in 1957 was the seventh son of muhammad awad bin laden. Abdullah yusuf azzam, aka father of global jihad 1941 24 november 1989 was a palestinian sunni islamic scholar and founder of alqaeda. His death is a punctuation point for the story of alqaedas decline over many. The book is objectively written, with minimal personal opinions or diatribes. For classes in social studies, language arts, current events, and history. Mustafa abu alyazid, a highranking member of alqaeda, issued a statement after the bombing, claiming that the attack was a response to the 2005 publication of the highly controversial muhammed.
Al qaeda 1st edition paul cruickshank routledge book. In his book, invisible balance of power, published in 2005, sajjad shaukat has taken present different war as an interaction of state terrorism led by the united states and the group terrorism by the al qaeda or islamic militants. Inside al qaeda examines the leadership, ideology, structure, strategies, and tactics of the most violent politicoreligious organization the world has ever seen. Al qaeda is fully indexed and has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editor, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. Having said that, the conclusion chapter is bad, and seems to be written by a pr person. Alqaeda osama bin laden is thought to be in the afghanpakistan border region led by osama bin laden, alqaeda is believed to have carried out many attacks across the globe, including those which destroyed the world trade center in new york on 11 september 2001. Rather than labeling isis as a unique religious ideology, we can trace its origins to the market. Alqaedathe base in arabicis the network of extremists organized by osama bin laden the death of bin laden, who was killed in a joint operation by u. It was led and financed by osama bin laden, a radical sunni muslim. This approach makes for a harder read but allows the different views of bin laden and al qaedas history to shine forth, helping the reader understand the organizations complexity. While their actions are deplorable, it remains a populist and idealist movementand one that continues to spread. The gathered materials are mainly drawn from scholarly journals of the first rank and chapters from the most authoritative books. This is an incomplete list of books about al qaeda. I recommend this book as the definitive guide on terrorism in the 21st century.
In 1988 azzam encouraged jihad holy war by muslims to help the afghan mujahideen against the 1979 soviet invasion of afghanistan. Brief history includes bibliographical references and index. The following excerpts are from a document found by the police in manchester, england, during a search of an al qaeda members home. It began as a logistical network to support muslims fighting against the soviet union during the afghan war and transformed into the active terrorist organization known for carrying out the september 11 attacks of 2001. This book by a former washington post correspondent is less a biography of bin laden than a history of the contemporary jihadi movement, which mr.
This essay explains why alqaeda is a business, which is actually true for all terrorist groups. Alqaeda and the road to 911 by lawrence wright, the panther by nelson demille, the black banners. The best books on osama bin laden, as recommended by one of the few. Randal argues was inadvertently strengthened by american hubris, ignorance and missteps in the middle east and persian gulf.
The true story of radical islam and over 8 million other books are available. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula, yemenbased militant group, formed in 2009 by the merger of radical networks in saudi arabia and yemen and linked to attacks in yemen, saudi arabia, the united states, and france after a series of deadly alqaeda attacks on u. He was ubiquitous and palpable, both in a physical and a cyberspectral form, to the extent that his death took on something of the feel of an exorcism. Atwans outspoken londonbased newspaper alquds alarabi, of which he is editorinchief, has been the vehicle of choice for the release of many al qaeda electronic communiques. The true story of radical islam shows islamic militancy to be a far broader phenomenon than previously thought, demolishing the myths that underpin the war on terror prizewinning journalist jason burkes alqaeda now updated with new material on iraq, afghanistan and the july 2005 london bombings is acknowledged to be the most accurate. Tonight, an unprecedented interview with an undercover fbi operative who secretly lives and works among the terrorists of isis and al qaeda. Now, for the first time, the al qaeda reader gathers together the essential texts and documents that trace the origin, history, and evolution of the ideas of alqaeda founders ayman alzawahiri and osama bin laden. This new routledge major work collection of the best scholarly research and serious writing on al qaeda will be welcomed by researchers, students, and counterterrorism specialists as the goto resource. Bin laden came from a wealthy family, as his father was a successful construction man with close ties to the saudi royal family. The first half of the book is very enjoyable, with the author creating a narrative regarding terrorism and the evolution of it. Led by osama bin ladin the organization has become a force to be reckoned with. All the groups mentioned above have had a history of close ties to osama bin lad.
Like other totalitarian movements, the movements leaders have rationalized their brutality in a number of published treatises. Soviet war in afghanistan and the beginnings of al qaeda. Al qaeda took credit for the attack on two black hawk helicopters during the battle of mogadishu in somalia in 1993, as well as the world trade center bombing in new york in 1993, and a car. Alqaeda claimed responsibility for the bombing of the danish embassy in pakistan on june 2, 2008. Holy war, inc inside the secret world of osama bin laden. Al qaeda ambush battle of takur ghar full documentary hd. Peter bergen and steve coll discuss the motives behind the attacks, how u. What to read on bin laden and al qaeda foreign affairs. Al qaeda, broadbased militant islamist organization founded by osama bin laden in the late 1980s. Alqaeda, broadbased militant islamist organization founded by osama bin laden in the late 1980s. Which books should i read to understand the history of al. Atwans outspoken londonbased newspaper al quds al arabi, of which he is editorinchief, has been the vehicle of choice for the release of many al qaeda electronic communiques. Pdf from jihad to alqaeda to islamic state researchgate.
After the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, alqaeda or alqaida, pronounced alkyeda became the worlds most infamous terrorist organization. Al qaedas new front tells the story of increased terrorist activity in europe against the. It was founded by former mujahideen forces that opposed soviet. This book introduces and examines the new generation of alqaeda leaders who have been behind the most. Alqaeda in afghanistan has become a powerful and frightening terrorist organization, creating havoc in the lives of the people of the united states, our military and many other worldwide targets. Alqaeda was started by osama bin laden in afghanistan in 1988 brief history of al qaeda. Meticulously researched almost nailbitingly tense an authoritative. The secret history of the cias spytechs, from communism to al qaeda paperback may 26, 2009. The base, the foundation, alternatively spelled alqaida and alqaida is a transnational extremist salafist militant organization founded in 1988 by osama bin laden, abdullah azzam, and several other arab volunteers during the sovietafghan war. Isis has since been disavowed by al qaeda, but has become one of the main jihadist groups fighting government forces in iraq and syria. Al qaeda ambush battle of takur ghar full documentary hd national gepgraphic 2015 national geographic,documentary,national geographic documentary,structure,d. Randal chronicles bin ladens combat experiences as an antisoviet. Al qaeda trained terrorists that were linked to the 1996 car bombings of the u. Alqaeda is believed to have been formally created toward the later years of the sovietafghan war 19791989, sometime in 1988.
John arquillas and david ronfeldts works on networks support this. The awardwinning bbc documentary maker tells us what hes learned in 10 years investigating alqaeda, and suggests what we should read to understand where the group came from, and what its still trying to do. The best books on alqaeda five books expert recommendations. Al qaeda was started by osama bin laden in afghanistan in 1988 brief history of al qaeda.
The longest war also draws on these interviews and looks at al qaeda after 911, but most of the text focuses on u. The document, which has since been described by the fbi as the. Reviewing that history helps us understand both why al qaeda is so troubled and why it may remain a force to be reckoned with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nowadays, sectarians affiliated with radical islam, having flirted with and. The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution to this book provided by the literature in translation endowment fund of the university of california press foundation, which is supported by a major gift from joan palevsky.
In the aftermath of the september 11th attacks, alqaeda has become the most infamous terrorist organization in history. The true roots of osama bin ladens al qaeda network stem from the decadelong conflict that plagued. Pdf al qaedas organizational structure and its evolution. Bin laden also was reported to have financed or trained islamic guerrillas operating in kosovo, kashmir, the philippines. The true story of radical islam 2rev ed by burke, jason isbn. It is based on thousands of pages of declassified military documents and interviews with hundreds of iraqis and american soldiers, marines and intelligence operatives, and on patriquins own writings. It is an essential work of reference and is destined to be valued a vital onestop research and pedagogic resource. Pdf terror, territory and statehood from al qaeda to the.
Al qaeda responded to the presence of united states armed forces in the gulf and the arrest, conviction and imprisonment in the united states of persons belonging to al qaeda by issuing fatwahs indicating that attacks against u. Osama bin laden, head of alqaeda, is killed when cia paramilitaries and a navy seal team attack his compound in abbottabad, pakistan. Al qaeda is an international terrorist group committed to opposing foreign power and what it sees as corrupt islamic regimes. Policy john rollins, coordinator specialist in terrorism and national security january 25, 2011 congressional research service 75700. The al qaeda reader by raymond ibrahim, paperback barnes. Al qaeda al qaeda training manual inside the terror. Popular al qaeda books meet your next favorite book. G65 2007 962dc22 2007007374 facts on file books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities. The rise of the islamic state in al qaedas market chapter 6 the. Alqaedas declaration of war against americans praise be to allah, who revealed the book koran, controls the clouds, defeats factionalism, and says in his book.
Historical perspective, global presence, and implications for u. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Al qaeda and other terrorist groups, do not adhere to the rules of war, they do not represent any state or government nor or they party to international treaties or conventions. This is an incomplete list of books about alqaeda ahmed, nafeez mosaddeq 2005. This book is very good, i found it extremely entertaining.
The awardwinning bbc documentary maker tells us what hes learned in 10 years investigating al qaeda, and suggests what we should read to understand where the group came from, and what its still trying to do. The best books on alqaeda recommended by peter taylor. A number of authors have written books about the 911 tragedy, but ground realities developed in. It is a stateless meaning without a country terrorist organization. A survey of books about osama bin laden and al qaeda the. Although 911 was a high point for al qaeda terrorism, it also. It was the first time in the history of the worlds most notorious terrorist organization that one of the affiliates had publicly broken with the international. The al qaeda is said to be the force behind the september 11 attacks that killed thousands of people in the us, as well as other terrorist attacks in different countries. It talks, obviously, mostly about isis, but it does so in a way that incorporates its entire history, including when it. The base, the foundation, alternatively spelled al qaida and al qaida is a transnational extremist salafist militant organization founded in 1988 by osama bin laden, abdullah azzam, and several other arab volunteers during the sovietafghan war. Wright is the author of ten books, including the looming tower. Al qaeda was known to have a number of bases in afghanistan, where the islaimic fundamentalist government known as the taliban was friendly to al qaeda s cause.
Challenges, perspectives, and issues tara harrison 1. The author utilizes facts to support the thesis and does a wonderful job of exploring the roots of terrorism and not being narrowly focused on the current situation of the mideast and the events surrounding sept11. Shrouded as he was for a decade in an apparent cloak of anonymity and obscurity, osama bin laden was by no means an invisible man. There are few organizations violent or not as modern as alqaeda. William doyles book a soldiers dream will be published by penguin nal on june 7, 2011. As packed with suspense as it is with the fascinating history of viral diseases. Although his parents were from prominent families, zawahiri and his siblings.
Oct 16, 2014 al qaeda is a group composed of islamic militants who have declared a holy war against jews, americans and allies. The secret history of al qaeda reveals events in iraq and saudi arabia as watershed moments in the organizations evolution that are making it more dangerous by the day. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in this book, alqaedas sanctu. Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever you find themseize them, besiege them, and be ready to ambush them 9. Al qaedas origins it was formed in 1988 as soviet forces withdrew from afghanistan it grew out of a network of arab volunteers who had gone to afghanistan in the 1980s to fight under the banner of islam against communism they had received american and saudi funding they were known as arab afghans they were battle hardened and highly motivated. In the last two years, quite a few books have been published about al qaeda and its leader, osama bin laden. Crss research fellow for his contribution and hard work that he put in to nal. A short history how the franchise operations of the worlds most infamous terrorist organization became more potent than the mothership. Jul 14, 2015 al qaeda ambush battle of takur ghar full documentary hd national gepgraphic 2015 national geographic,documentary,national geographic documentary,structure,d.
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