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9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History
On September 11, 2001, at 8:46am, the United States and the rest of the world went on post-9/11 time. But it would take another 17 minutes before we realized it.
9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History , is a short history of the September 11 attacks and the game-changing aftermath. It opens with a detailed account of the events from the viewpoint of the news networks and local and federal government agencies and leaders, before exploring the reasons behind the attacks on the Twin Towers and the response of the United States.
Unlike a regular overview, 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History delves into the minds of the deciders, explaining their reasoning behind major decisions through quotes and background information. Why did the United States go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11? What were/are the effects of the PATRIOT Act and what was the Bush administration's justification for allowing 'enhanced interrogation techniques', i.e. torture?
Some of the major players being
• President George W. Bush
• Vice President Dick Cheney
• Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
• Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden
9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History is a short but well-sourced, engaging overview of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the history of the United States and the deep, lasting impact of the subsequent response of the Bush administration, with much of its effects still present, including the increased surveillance by the FBI and NSA and the rise of ISIS in the Middle East.
If you are looking for a compelling read about the events and effects of the attacks on 9/11, this book is for you.
9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History , is a short history of the September 11 attacks and the game-changing aftermath. It opens with a detailed account of the events from the viewpoint of the news networks and local and federal government agencies and leaders, before exploring the reasons behind the attacks on the Twin Towers and the response of the United States.
Unlike a regular overview, 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History delves into the minds of the deciders, explaining their reasoning behind major decisions through quotes and background information. Why did the United States go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11? What were/are the effects of the PATRIOT Act and what was the Bush administration's justification for allowing 'enhanced interrogation techniques', i.e. torture?
Some of the major players being
• President George W. Bush
• Vice President Dick Cheney
• Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
• Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden
9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed World History is a short but well-sourced, engaging overview of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the history of the United States and the deep, lasting impact of the subsequent response of the Bush administration, with much of its effects still present, including the increased surveillance by the FBI and NSA and the rise of ISIS in the Middle East.
If you are looking for a compelling read about the events and effects of the attacks on 9/11, this book is for you.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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January 22, 2018
An utter colossal waste of time but at least only the bare minimum of time was wasted in reading this. I got hold of the Kindle edition and the time given for reading this 'book' was 25 minutes. Hardly the "detailed" account that the blurb claims.
I simply fail to see what purpose this short, and lacking in any kind of substance and insight, publication served. If you have a spare 20 minutes you could always check for yourself but I would recommend spending that time doing something altogether more profitable.
I simply fail to see what purpose this short, and lacking in any kind of substance and insight, publication served. If you have a spare 20 minutes you could always check for yourself but I would recommend spending that time doing something altogether more profitable.
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