Describes the events that led up to the mission to destroy the Twin Towers in New York City on 9/11 by radical Islamics and depicts the loss of human life on that fateful day. Discusses the development of al-Qaeda in the Middle East and discusses the decision by the Bush administration to go to war with Iraq. Includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.
Content Note
One morning in September -- The World Trade Center -- The rise of Islamism -- Al-Qaeda -- The attack -- America fights back -- The widening war -- The legacy.