The War on Terror Encyclopedia: From the Rise of Al-Qaeda to 9/11 and Beyond: From the Rise of Al-Qaeda to 9/11 and Beyond

The War on Terror is more than a political movement to identify and prosecute terrorists … it has become a cornerstone of economic and military importance. This campaign has shaped policy in the Middle East, prompted uprisings of Islamic fundamentalists against the West, and redefined the ideology of warfare. This single-volume encyclopedia provides readers with more than 200 engaging entries on the myriad events, key individuals, and organizations that have played a major role in the War o...