The History of Terrorism : From Antiquity to Al Qaeda

Книга The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to al Qaeda The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to al QaedaКниги English литература Автор: Gérard Chaliand, Arnaud Blin Год издания: 2007 Формат: pdf Издат.:University of California Press Страниц: 483 Размер: 1,5 ISBN: 0520247094 Язык: Английский0 (голосов: 0) Оценка:This authoritative work provides an essential perspective on terrorism by offering a rare opportunity for analysis and reflection at a time of ongoing violence, chilling threats, and renewed reprisals. In it, some of the best international specialists working on the subject today examine terrorism's long and complex history from antiquity to the present day and find that terror, long the weapon of the weak against the strong, is a tactic as old as warfare itself. Beginning with the Zealots of Antiquity, the contributors discuss the Assassins of the Middle Ages, the 1789 Terror movement in Europe, Bolshevik terrorism during the Russian Revolution, Stalinism, "resistance" terrorism during World War II, and Latin American revolutionary movements of the late 1960s. Finally, they consider the emergence of modern transnational terrorism, focusing on the roots of Islamic terrorism, al Qaeda, and the rise of the contemporary suicide martyr. Along the way, they provide a groundbreaking analysis of how terrorism has been perceived throughout history. What becomes powerfully clear is that only through deeper understanding can we fully grasp the present dangers of a phenomenon whose repercussions are far from over. This Authoritative Work Provides An Essential Perspective On Terrorism By Offering A Rare Opportunity For Analysis And Reflection At A Time Of Ongoing Violence, Chilling Threats, And Renewed Reprisals. In It, Some Of The Best International Specialists Working On The Subject Today Examine Terrorism's Long And Complex History From Antiquity To The Present Day And Find That Terror, Long The Weapon Of The Weak Against The Strong, Is A Tactic As Old As Warfare Itself. Beginning With The Zealots Of Antiquity, The Contributors Discuss The Assassins Of The Middle Ages, The 1789 Terror Movement In Europe, Bolshevik Terrorism During The Russian Revolution, Stalinism, Resistance Terrorism During World War Ii, And Latin American Revolutionary Movements Of The Late 1960s. Finally, They Consider The Emergence Of Modern Transnational Terrorism, Focusing On The Roots Of Islamic Terrorism, Al Qaeda, And The Rise Of The Contemporary Suicide Martyr. Along The Way, They Provide A Groundbreaking Analysis Of How Terrorism Has Been Perceived Throughout History. What Becomes Powerfully Clear Is That Only Through Deeper Understanding Can We Fully Grasp The Present Dangers Of A Phenomenon Whose Repercussions Are Far From Over.--book Cover. Introduction / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- Terrorism As A Strategy Of Insurgency / Ariel Merari -- Zealots And Assassins / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- Manifestations Of Terror Through The Ages / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- The Invention Of Modern Terror / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- Anarchist Terrorists Of The Nineteenth Century / Olivier Hubac-occhipinti -- Russian Terrorism, 1878-1908 / Yves Ternon -- The Golden Age Of Terrorism / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- Lenin, Stalin, And State Terrorism / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- Terrorism In Time Of War : From War Ii To The Wars Of National Liberation / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- From 1968 To Radical Islam / Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin -- The Roots Of Islamic Radicalism / Philippe Migaux -- Al Qaeda / Philippe Migaux -- The Future Of The Islamist Movement / Philippe Migaux -- Suicide Operations : Between War And Terrorism / François Géré -- The United States Confronting Terrorism / Arnaud Blin -- Terrorism In South Asia / Rohan Gunaratna. Edited By Gérard Chaliand And Arnaud Blin ; Translated By Edward Schneider, Kathryn Pulver, And Jesse Browner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 435-444) And Index. Translated From The French. This authoritative work provides an essential perspective on terrorism by offering a rare opportunity for analysis and reflection at a time of ongoing violence, chilling threats, and renewed reprisals. In it, some of the best international specialists working on the subject today examine terrorism's long and complex history from antiquity to the present day and find that terror, long the weapon of the weak against the strong, is a tactic as old as warfare itself. Beginning with the Zealots of Antiquity, the contributors discuss the Assassins of the Middle Ages, the 1789 Terror movement in Europe, Bolshevik terrorism during the Russian Revolution, Stalinism, "resistance" terrorism during World War II, and Latin American revolutionary movements of the late 1960s. Finally, they consider the emergence of modern transnational terrorism, focusing on the roots of Islamic terrorism, al Qaeda, and the rise of the contemporary suicide martyr. Along the way, they provide a groundbreaking analysis of how terrorism has been perceived throughout history. What becomes powerfully clear is that only through deeper understanding can we fully grasp the present dangers of a phenomenon whose repercussions are far from over.Includes essays by Fran?ois G?r?, Rohan Gunaratna, Olivier Hubac-Occhipinti, Ariel Merari, Philippe Migaux, Yves Ternon This authoritative work provides an essential perspective on terrorism by offering a rare opportunity for analysis and reflection at a time of ongoing violence, chilling threats, and renewed reprisals. In it, some of the best international specialists working on the subject today examine terrorism's long and complex history from antiquity to the present day and find that terror, long the weapon of the weak against the strong, is a tactic as old as warfare itself. Beginning with the Zealots of Antiquity, the contributors discuss the Assassins of the Middle Ages, the 1789 Terror movement in Europe, Bolshevik terrorism during the Russian Revolution, Stalinism, "resistance" terrorism during World War II, and Latin American revolutionary movements of the late 1960s. Finally, they consider the emergence of modern transnational terrorism, focusing on the roots of Islamic terrorism, al Qaeda, and the rise of the contemporary suicide martyr. Along the way, they provide a groundbreaking analysis of how terrorism has been perceived throughout history. What becomes powerfully clear is that only through deeper understanding can we fully grasp the present dangers of a phenomenon whose repercussions are far from over. Includes essays by Franois Gr, Rohan Gunaratna, Olivier Hubac-Occhipinti, Ariel Merari, Philippe Migaux, Yves Ternon