The 9/11 Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition [2 Volumes]

by Stephen E. Atkins

This work offers a sweeping collection of A-Z entries and primary source documents that presents a thorough examination of all the individuals, groups, and events surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, The 9/11 Encyclopedia: Second Edition offers valuable perspective on this emotionally charged and multidimensional subject. This comprehensive two-volume encyclopedia details the events leading up to the attacks, going back a decade prior to 9/11, and covers all the major players involved. It also examines events and discoveries since 2001 that have influenced our understanding of--and reactions to--the world-changing attacks.

In the second edition, dozens of entries have been updated and many new ones added. The documents volume has been expanded as well. With more than 170 A-Z entries, dozens of descriptive sidebars, and over 55 primary-source documents, this updated encyclopedia is an essential source for comprehending one of the darkest moments in American history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598849212
• ISBN13: 9781598849219
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 872 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.7" x 7.3" x 10.3"