The Cambridge History of Terrorism

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The Cambridge History of Terrorism provides a comprehensive reference work on terrorism from a distinctly historical perspective, offering systematic analyses of key themes, problems and case studies from terrorism's long past. Featuring expert scholars from across the globe, this volume examines the phenomenon of terrorism through regional case studies, largely written by local scholars, as well as through thematic essays exploring the relationship between terrorism and other historical forces. Each of the chapters - whether thematic or case-study focused - embodies new, research-based analysis which will help to inform and reshape our understanding of one of the world's most challenging problems. Contents Figures Tables Acknowledgements Contributors Part I. Introduction 1 . History and the Study of Terrorism Part II. Frameworks and Definitions 2 . History and the Definition of Terrorism 3 . Terrorism, History and Periodisation 4 . Terrorism, History and Regionalisation 5 . A Processual Approach to Political Violence: How History Matters 6 . Terrorism, History and Neighbouring Disciplines in the Academy Part III. Historical Case Studies in Terrorism 7 . Terrorism in Israel/Palestine 8 . Terrorism in the Basque Country 9 . Terrorism in African History 10 . The History of Terrorism in Pakistan 11 . Political Violence in Ireland 12 . Terrorism in the Russian Empire: The Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries 13 . Terrorism in Post Soviet Russia: 1990s to 2010s 14 . Terrorism in The Netherlands: A History 15 . Terrorism: An American Story 16 . Political Violence and Terrorism in Colombia 17 . The Paths of Terrorism in Peru: Nineteenth to Twenty First Centuries 18 . Aiqtihams (Whirlwind Attacks): The Rise, Fall and Phoenix Like Resurgence of ISIS and Shiite Terrorist Groups in Iraq 19 . Transnational Connections: Militant Irish Republicans and the World Part IV. Thematic Essays 20 . ‘September 12 Thinking’: The Missing Histories of Counterterrorism 21 . The History of Terrorism and Communication 22 . Terrorism, History and Religion 23 . History, Terrorism and the State 24 . Into the Labyrinth: Terrorism, History and Diplomacy 25 . Gender Politics and Terrorist Histories V. Conclusion 26 Terrorism and History: Current Knowledge and Future Research Index