| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
viii, 534 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [449]-510) and index. |
| Contents |
A model investigation -- The first wave. The origins of dissent ; Hunting in the Hindu Kush ; Al Qa'ida in Pakistan ; Coming to America -- The second wave. Al Qa'ida in Iraq ; The Madrid attacks ; The London attacks ; Resurgence in Pakistan ; The tide turns in Iraq ; Revolt from within -- The third wave. Leaderless jihad? ; Al Qa'ida strikes back ; The rise of Yemen ; A different breed ; A near miss ; We got him -- The fourth wave? Prevention. |
| Summary |
A former senior advisor at U.S. Special Operations Command recounts the history of the United States' ongoing battle against Al Qaida, describing investigations conducted by the combined efforts of the CIA, FBI, and MI5 and the shifting alliances between terrorist groups. |
| Subject |
Qaida (Organization)
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Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Middle East.
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| ISBN |
9780393081459 hardback |
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0393081451 hardback |
| Standard No. |
7204291 |
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