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The Bin Ladens by Steve Coll

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Feb 11, 12

bookshelves: spy-crime-terrorism
Read from January 29 to February 08, 2012

An excellent history of the Bin laden family from their leaving of Yemen to Saudi Arabia to their present day status as the construction company of choice for the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia. The book mainly covers the life's of Osama's father Mohammed and his eldest brother Salem who became the leader of the family after his father's death. Interesting for those interested in the history of Saudi Arabia as well as it offers excellent insights into the life and rule of the Royal Family. it also offers some insights into Osama Bin Laden's early life and conversion to radical Islam.

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