The Siege of Mecca

The use of original documents adds a compelling layer of authenticity. I wonder how the author decided which materials to highlight and how they shaped the narrative.

I appreciated the depth, but at times it felt dense. Did this approach help or hinder engagement for others reading about such complex politics?

Considering the sensitivity of the topic, I’m curious about how Trofimov navigated different viewpoints without bias or oversimplification.