Summary - The Looming Tower - Based On The Book By Lawrence Wright

Library Of Stories

Narrateur Tom Hardy

Synopsis

SUMMARY 
  
THE LOOMING TOWER 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY LAWRENCE WRIGHT 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
  
CONTENT 
The Martyr 
The Sporting Club 
The Founder 
Change 
The Miracles 
The Base 
Return of the Hero 
Paradise 
The Silicon Valley 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
“The Looming Tower” by Lawrence Wright explores the rise of al-Qaeda and the origins of the 9/11 attacks. The book delves into the political, social, and ideological factors that led to the formation of the terrorist group, highlighting key figures such as Osama bin Laden, Sayyid Qutb, and Abdullah Azzam. Wright examines the historical context, including the Afghan-Soviet war and the rise of Islamic radicalism. The book discusses the failures of U.S. intelligence agencies, the complex web of jihadist movements, and the global impact of al-Qaeda’s ideology, offering a deep analysis of terrorism and modern geopolitics.

Durée: 29 minutes (00:29:05)
Date de publication: 03/12/2024; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —