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"Osama bin Laden: A Biography" by Thomas R. Mockaitis offers a concise, fact-based portrait of Osama bin Laden, tracing his evolution from the son of a wealthy businessman to the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks. The book examines bin Laden's early life in Saudi Arabia during the 1960s and 1970s, his religious transformation, emergence as a jihadist leader, and his role in the development of al-Qaeda. It also explores the spread of radical Islam and provides insights into bin Laden's ideology and the global impact of his actions. This biography aims to provide readers with an understanding of the factors that shaped bin Laden's worldview and the implications of his legacy.
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Edition: 1st
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Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group​
Publishing Year: 2010
ISBN: 0313353743
Pages: 188