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The Siege Of Mecca: The 1979 Uprising At Islam's Holiest Shrine

The Siege Of Mecca: The 1979 Uprising At Islam's Holiest Shrine

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by Yaroslav Trofimov
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In The Siege of Mecca, acclaimed journalist Yaroslav Trofimov pulls back the curtain on a pivotal episode of modern history, examining its repercussions on the Middle East and the world. On November 20, 1979,gunmen seized the Grand Mosque in Mecca, creating a siege that lasted two weeks and trapped 100,000 people, inflaming Muslim rage against the United States and causing hundreds of deaths. Trofimov interviews for the first time scores of participants and draws upon declassified documents. The book reveals the long-lasting effects of the uprising and its influence on the world today.

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ISBN13: 9780307277732
ISBN10: 0307277739
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2008
Format: Paperback

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    Untold story of Mecca's 1979 Islamic uprising.

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    If you're interested in understanding a turning point in recent Middle Eastern history, this book provides a gripping and detailed account of the 1979 siege at Mecca. Trofimov's investigative approach uncovers new insights through interviews and declassified documents, making it a compelling read for those wanting to grasp the event's profound global effects.
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