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Written by Caleb Carr - Audio book narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris - Unabridged Nonfiction - 4 CASSETTES - 6 hours

Publisher, Simon & Schuster Audioworks (February 2002)

Caleb Carr, military historian and author of the bestselling novels The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness provides a new perspective on the violent and tragic events of September 11, 2001 by viewing them through the eyes of history.

In Conquering Terror Carr offers listeners unique insight into where the war on terrorism may lead by examining its historical roots. He records the origins of terrorism dating back to ancient times and shows why through the ages this immensely destructive force has ultimately proved a failed one. Using real historical events, Carr helps listeners understand how and why terrorism is employed, and how it can be defeated. he focuses specifically on acts of terrorism perpetuated during the time of the Roman Empire through to the Middle Ages, and on more recent events in United States history, including the burning of the White House by the British in the War of 1812, William Sherman's declaration of "total war" on the South during the Civil War, wars waged against civilians during the twentieth century, and finally on the September 11th attack on New York City.

An expert on the topic of terrorism, Carr has written previously about the danger terrorism poses and how to help combat it. In a 1996 article he detailed a proposal for using the military as a way to prevent terrorist attacks that remarkably resembles the plan outlined by President Bush since the September 11th attack.