By James Finck, Ph.D. I think it is safe to say that the most significant event in my lifetime is Sept. 11, 2001. Yet while names like Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda are now household names, the American public at large knows very little about them, how Al-Qaeda works or much about the other founding … Continue reading Reviewing Lawrence Wright’s “The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11”
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“The First Muslim” by Lesley Hazleton
From Southwest Ledger A Book Review by James Finck, Ph.D. With tensions in the Middle East elevated due to the conflict in Gaza and now American soldiers being killed by Iranian backed terrorists, I believe it is wise to learn as much as possible about the Middle East to make the most informed decisions possible … Continue reading “The First Muslim” by Lesley Hazleton
Historically Speaking 