Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama Bin Laden, Radical Islam & the Future of America
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Book Description
Describes the motives and determination of radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and their quest to destroy America and the West
Reveals why America was so profoundly unprepared for the murderous attacks of September 11 and how we can prevent similar events from happening again
Written by an anonymous member of the U.S. intelligence community using sources previously unexploited
This is the one book all Americans must read in order to truly understand the reasons why radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and his followers have declared war on America and the West. Furthermore, this is the only book to accurately describe the severity of the threat they will continue to pose, with or without bin Laden's leadership, to our national security.
In order to win the war against terrorism, the author argues that we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as "extremists" or "religious fanatics." Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we must see the enemy as they perceive themselves-highly trained and motivated soldiers who fervently believe their cause is righteous. The author describes how militants throughout the Islamic world are enraged by what they believe is Western aggression against their people, religion, and culture. Though bin Laden declared war on America years ago-not once but twice-the author argues that American complacence in the face of such violent threats stems from the increasing secularization and moral relativism of American society and culture. Even if bin Laden is brought to justice, the author warns, the dangers posed by radical Islamic militants will not disappear, and we must be prepared for a protracted war against terrorism. This is an important book that will make a major impact on how America thinks about its enemy and itself.
About the Author
Bestselling author Michael Scheuer is the former head of the CIA's Bin Laden Unit and has two decades of experience in national security issues related to Afghanistan and South Asia. After resigning from the agency in November 2004, he revealed his authorship of IMPERIAL HUBRIS (Brassey's, Inc., 2004) and THROUGH OUR ENEMIES' EYES, both originally published under the byline "Anonymous." Scheuer has been featured extensively on television, including 60 MINUTES, and has been the focus of print media worldwide. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.
Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama Bin Laden, Radical Islam & the Future of America,Michael Scheuer,Potomac Books,1574885537,General,History,History: World,International Relations - General,Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism,Politics / Current Events,Islam,Islamic studies,Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle
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