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Taken Hostage: The Iran Hostage Crisis And America'S First Encounter With Radical Islam (Politics And Society In Modern America,
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On November 4, 1979, Iranian Militants Stormed The United States Embassy In Tehran And Took Sixtysix Americans Captive. Thus Began The Iran Hostage Crisis, An Affair That Captivated The American Public For 444 Days And Marked America'S First Confrontation With The Forces Of Radical Islam. Using Hundreds Of Recently Declassified Government Documents, Historian David Farber Takes The First Indepth Look At The Hostage Crisis, Examining Its Lessons For America'S Contemporary War On Terrorism.Unlike Other Histories Of The Subject, Farber'S Vivid And Fastpaced Narrative Looks Beyond The Daytoday Circumstances Of The Crisis, Using The Events Leading Up To The Ordeal As A Means For Understanding It. The Book Paints A Portrait Of The 1970S In The United States As An Era Of Failed Expectations In A Nation Plagued By Uncertainty And Anxiety. It Reveals An American Government Ill Prepared For The Fall Of The Shah Of Iran And Unable To Reckon With The Ayatollah Khomeini And His Militant Islamic Followers.Farber'S Account Is Filled With Fresh Insights Regarding The Central Players In The Crisis: Khomeini Emerges As An Astute Strategist, Singlemindedly Dedicated To Creating An Islamic State. The Americans' Studentcaptors Appear As Lessthanorganized Youths, Having Prepared For Only A Symbolic Sitin With Just A Threeday Supply Of Food. Abc News Chief Roone Arledge, Newly Installed And Eager For Ratings, Is Cited As A Critical Catalyst In Elevating The Hostages To Cause Clbre Status.Throughout The Book There Emerge Eerie Parallels To The Current Terrorism Crisis. Then As Now, Farber Demonstrates, Politicians Failed To Grasp The Depth Of Anger That Islamic Fundamentalists Harbored Toward The United States, And Americans Dismissed Threats From Terrorist Groups As The Crusades Of Ineffectual Madmen.Taken Hostage Is A Timely And Revealing History Of America'S First Engagement With Terrorism And Islamic Fundamentalism, One That Provides A Chilling Reminder That The Past Is Only Prologue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Taken Hostage'? A: The book focuses on the Iran Hostage Crisis, examining America's first encounter with radical Islam through a detailed narrative and historical context.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Taken Hostage'? A: The author of 'Taken Hostage' is David Farber, a historian known for his insights into American history and foreign policy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Taken Hostage'? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: When was 'Taken Hostage' published? A: The book was published on August 13, 2006.
- Q: Does 'Taken Hostage' provide insights into the broader implications of the hostage crisis? A: Yes, the book includes fresh insights into the implications of the crisis for contemporary issues related to terrorism and U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Taken Hostage'? A: The book explores themes of political unrest, American foreign policy, and the rise of radical Islam during the 1970s.
- Q: Is there an annotated edition of 'Taken Hostage'? A: Yes, this book is an annotated edition, providing additional context and commentary on the events discussed.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of David Farber? A: Readers can expect a vivid and fast-paced narrative that is accessible and engaging, making complex historical events understandable.