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The History of Terrorism: From Antiquity to al Qæda 1st Edition

by Gérard Chaliand (Editor), Arnaud Blin (Editor), Edward Schneider (Translator),
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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 François Géré, Rohan Gunaratna, Olivier Hubac-Occhipinti, Ariel Merari, Philippe Migaux, Yves Ternon
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  1. ISBN-10
    0520247094
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0520247093
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    University of California Press
  5. Publication date
    August 1, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1.13 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    483 pages
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  • HMS Warspite
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrorism without Sentiment...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2009
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    "The History of Terorism" From Antiquity To Al Qaeda" offers a clear-eyed, unsentimental and comprehensive look at terrorism. The editors, Gerard Chaliand and Arnaud Blin, are also the major contributors to a series of well-written essays that trace the historical roots and the modern usage of terrorism.

    The book is divided into three sections. The first deals with the prehistory of terrorism, especially by small, specialized groups such as the Zealots. The second section covers the period 1789 to 1968, as terrorism came into its own as a tool of radical political movements. The final section, slightly more than half the book, covers the recent uses of terrorism, especially by Islamic radicals including but not limited to al-Qaeda.

    The text appears to have been translated from French, which may be the cause of slightly wooden prose in some of the entries. More importantly, this history is not US-centric, which may be a refreshing change for some students in this field. The approach is generally from the theoretical underpinnings of the politics and/or religious motivations of groups practicing terrorism, to the results of their efforts. "A History of Terrorism" is very highly recommended for its comprehensive and unsentimental look at the topic.
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  • anonymous
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
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    Very informative about the complete history related to the topic of terrorism, learn about how it all starts and why it occurs
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  • Robert W. Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars excellent and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2009
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    "The History of Terrorism" written by Chaliand and Blin, is a very interesting book. From the beginning, we're faced with the difficult question of what constitutes terrorism. I could probably tackle this issue with several books alone. Remember that old adage, "your terrorist is my freedom fighter". One of the primary objectives of any military engagement is to effectively reduce the will of the enemy to fight - often through terror or "shock and awe". Unfortunately, the GHWB commission's definition of terrorism is adopted, in which "sub-government" organizations terrorize. Clearly, as much is later written in this book about the terrorism brought against people by Nazi and Communist regimes, little is mentioned about American terrorism against the Native Americans or Slaves or Japanese in internment camps in the USA and populace of Japanese cities in the bombings in WW2. That's a significant weakness of the book. A disproportionate and perhaps overlooked level of detail is offered on the history of terrorism by the Israeli's in their Zionistic cause. The book tends to ramble often. The second half of the book was written in a much more informative manner, broken up with logical subsections, and, on the whole, seemed to be written in a much fairer style. It did not draw me in like so many other books usually do on the topic of terrorism. While this is far from just mediocre writing, it just never fully engaged me. I give this a grade of C+.
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  • Michael Griswold
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Many Colors of Terrorism
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
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    The History of Terrorism from Antiquity to Al Qaeda is more like a series of essays that compare and contrast the terrorism of the period in question with past forms of terrorism and what terrorism would be like in the future like how revolutionary terror relates to Al Qaeda for example. Each essay could in theory stand on its own to represent each era of terrorism, but many of these authors go further in that they make the connections between different forms and motivations for terrorism. The reader if they are brave enough to read the entire book receives this all-encompassing picture of terrorism from antiquity to Al Qaeda.

    Because terrorism is an evolving phenomenon, the back end of the book could use an update to encompass the late Al Qaeda period and the current threat that the world is confronting in ISIS. But even without this minor change, the authors have hit on certain commonalities of terrorism over time that one can look for as they are examining other groups that form over time.

    A great historical resource on terrorism that doesn’t forget the present.
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  • Kelley R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015
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    A fascinating read, but occasionally glosses over things that could use some more detail.
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  • Chris Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Know the backstory!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2008
    I like this text in that it sets historical and moral context for today's conflicts.
    Chaliand and Blin, the editors, lay out the text in chapters on eras and specific conflicts. The text is notable in that it delves into the evolution of the moral debates concerning the targeting of civilians in times of warfare. Few today realize that much of today's terrorism evolved from the guerilla warfare in Occupied Europe of WWII, and the partisan civil conflicts that often followed after Nazi Germany was defeated. The editors draw these connections well, while maintaining a balanced academic-style approach. It is indeed difficult to discuss this field of study without taking sides or pontificating on the morality of "who is a legitimate target." Chailiand and Blin walk this line well.
    -CLW
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  • Non Colonized
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking key information. The book is very incomplete.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
    There is no mention about the Ku Klux Klan, the most pervasive terror group in the modern era. Nor the Brownshirts nor the "Lily White Republicans"

    These are intrinsic elements in American history and they influenced the Nazis. They also shaped the Republican party and influenced American policy.
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  • Maj.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Know where terrorism has been
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011
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    Kindle edition of this product is great for class. This book reveals a lot of the history behind terrorism, and makes for an amusing read. From classical times to now explore what is terrorism, state and individual, and learn something about how we are at where we are today. History does tend to repeat itself. The author tends to be liberal, but with good reasons. Anyone curious about what is really going with regards to the war on terrorism should give this a once over.
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  • Steph S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2015
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    Required text for a course but a good read regardless.
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  • Pol Robson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2013
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    Easy to read, with further information on a subject I'm interested in. Well written and laid out. Would recommend without a doubt.
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  • Shopper
    3.0 out of 5 stars The book gives 'a' historical account of terrorism. It ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2016
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    The book gives 'a' historical account of terrorism. It doesn't cover all! However it gives you some starting point. But my main concern with it is that the information is very scattered in the book. Although chronologically written, it is hard to follow the information in a chronological manner. The author jumps around too many times, gives excessive information at times that should be footnote rather text.
    A final point, which is a personal taste: when I read historical accounts, I want to read facts. I am not concerned with the authors personal views and opinions. This author hasn't managed to keep that bottled!
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