Originally published: New York : Linden Press/Simon and Schuster, 1985.
"A Touchstone book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-313) and index.
Contents
The Crusade --The Turning Point : Iran -- The Roots : A Profile -- The Toll : Lebanon -- The Challenge: Kuwait and Bahrain -- The Impact : Saudi Arabia -- The Scope: Egypt and North Africa -- The Hydra : Israel -- The War : Osama bin Laden and Afghanistan -- The Scorecard.
Summary
Examines the roots, motives, and goals of Muslim extremist movements, discussing the escalation of terrororism leading up to the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington.