The Cambridge History of Terrorism

An accessible, authoritative history of terrorism, offering systematic analyses of key themes, problems and case studies from terrorism's long past.

Richard English (Edited by)

9781108470162, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 May 2021

718 pages
23.5 x 15.9 x 3.9 cm, 1.24 kg

'… the book delivers what the title promises to a broader audience and puts recent terror events into a broader, longer historical context … Recommended.' C. J. Wright, Choice Connect

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.

Part I. Introduction: 1. History and the Study of Terrorism Richard English
Part II. Frameworks and Definitions: 2. History and the Definition of Terrorism Martyn Frampton
3. Terrorism, History and Periodisation Warren C. Brown
4. Terrorism, History and Regionalisation Rory Miller
5. A Processual Approach to Political Violence: How History Matters Lorenzo Bosi
6. Terrorism, History and Neighbouring Disciplines in the Academy Bernhard Blumenau
Part III. Historical Case Studies in Terrorism: 7. Terrorism in Israel/Palestine Julie M. Norman
8. Terrorism in the Basque Country Ludger Mees
9. Terrorism in African History Richard Reid
10. The History of Terrorism in Pakistan Dayyab Gillani
11. Political Violence in Ireland Fearghal McGarry
12. Terrorism in the Russian Empire: the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries Ekaterina Stepanova
13. Terrorism in Post-Soviet Russia: 1990s to 2010s Ekaterina Stepanova
14. Terrorism in The Netherlands: A History Beatrice de Graaf
15. Terrorism: An American Story Dennis Dworkin
16. Political Violence and Terrorism in Colombia Roddy Brett
17. The Paths of Terrorism in Peru: Nineteenth to Twenty-First Centuries Cecilia Mendez
18. Aqtihams (Whirlwind Attacks): The Rise, Fall and Phoenix-Like Resurgence of ISIS and Shiite Terrorists Groups in Iraq Brian Glyn Williams
19. Transnational Connections: Militant Irish Republicans and the World Kieran McConaghy
Part IV. Thematic Essays: 20. 'September 12 Thinking': The Missing Histories of Counter-Terrorism Steve Hewitt
21. The History of Terrorism and Communication Brigitte L. Nacos and Melih Barut
22. Terrorism, History and Religion Richard English
23. History, Terrorism and the State Rory Cox
24. Into the Labyrinth: Terrorism, History and Diplomacy Joseph Morrison Skelly
25. Gender Politics and Terrorist Histories Sylvia Schraut
Part V. Conclusion: 26. Terrorism and History: Current Knowledge and Future Research Richard English.

Subject Areas: Terrorism, armed struggle [JPWL], Violence in society [JFFE], Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions [HBTV], General & world history [HBG]