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The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden

The Biography
Book • 2021
In *The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden*, Peter Bergen provides a comprehensive reevaluation of the man who precipitated America's long wars with al-Qaeda.

The book delves into bin Laden's contradictions, from being the son of a billionaire to leading a life of austerity, and his impact on global politics.

Bergen's work is based on exclusive interviews and recently unearthed documents, offering a nuanced portrait of bin Laden's life and legacy.

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