Description
In 1979, a radical Islamist group seized control of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, an act that sent shockwaves across the globe and ignited a religious and political firestorm. Yaroslav Trofimov meticulously reconstructs the dramatic events of the 1979 siege, drawing on extensive interviews and newly uncovered documents to reveal the complex motivations and devastating consequences of this pivotal moment in modern Islamic history. The book delves into the clash between tradition and modernity, the rise of radical Islamism, and the intricate geopolitical forces that converged on the holy city. "The Siege of Mecca" offers a gripping and essential account of a conflict that continues to shape our world.
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Doubleday
Published Jan 1, 2007
320 pages
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Published Jan 1, 2007
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First Published
2007
Language
eng
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