9/11: The Big Lie

9/11: The Big Lie

Review "Exceptional!!!!" -- Todays Books, April, 2003 Although widely criticized when it first appeared in March of this year, Thierry Meyssans 11 Septembre: LEffroyable Imposture, nevertheless went on Frances bestseller list in its second week and became the highest-grossing book in a single week in Europe ever. As Alan Riding noted in the European edition of The New York Times, it is a book that has taken on a life of its own. Now, American readers have their own opportunity to evaluate the merit of the authors arguments. Just published by USA Books are the English-language editions of the original title and a companion volume, Pentagate. As a former student of theology as well as of political science, M. Meyssan brings to his work a sincere desire to provide an explanation of the tragedy in the context of his left-of-center philosophy. His books are focused primarily on what he believes are serious inconsistencies between observations of the damage to the Pentagon and the official explanation of what happened there. In September 11: The Big Lie, he also discusses similar discrepancies surrounding the destruction of the World Trade Center towers. The evidence that supports the authors arguments includes eyewitness accounts and commentary by a military authority on explosives. However, most of the narrative consists of the authors own analyses of the reports by politicians and journalists as well as of film footage of the sites. Photos are included. According to the author, interest in these books in the U.S. is already very strong.Speaking as head of a think tank called the Voltaire Network, he notes, Two-thirds of the hits on our Web site come from the United States. For students of history and political science, as well as all concerned citizens, these are important books to be aware of. While some may be offended by the authors conclusions, his beliefs clearly hold an appeal for many outside the United States. From the Back Cover An attentive observer of international affairs, T. Meyssan was intrigued by the anomalies in the first photographs released of the attack on the Pentagon, then by confusion and contradictions in the final statements, including those about the events at the World Trade Center.He thus carried out his own investigation, which led him from surprise to surprise, each more astonishing and terrifying than the last. This book is based exclusively on documents published by the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as statements by American Civilian and military leaders to the international press. All of the information it contains are duly referenced and can thus be verified by readers. About the Author After completing studies in political science, Thierry Meyssan worked for an international association defending civil liberties, before taking up investigative journalism. During the course of his career, he has been an expert on human rights issues advising the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (C.S.C.E.), as well as editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Maintenant.