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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786637192
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 656
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Explore the pivotal book, 'The Invention of Terrorism in Europe, Russia, and the United States,' which delves into the intricate origins of modern terrorism. This enlightening work reveals that the conception of terrorism is intricately tied to the rise of modernity rather than being solely the product of historical despotic regimes or specific religious sects. Through compelling case studies, the author offers a fresh perspective on key events, such as Felice Orsini's 1858 assassination attempt on Napoleon III and John Brown's 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry, highlighting how these acts of violence were catalysts for political change. By revealing the transatlantic nature of terrorist narratives, the book provides valuable insights into how the dissemination of news around terrorism was carefully orchestrated for political impact. With 656 pages of thorough research and historical analysis, this book is an essential read for those looking to understand the evolution of terrorism in a historical context and its relevance in modern society. Perfect for history enthusiasts and academic researchers alike, this trade paperback is not just a history book; it is a critical examination of terrorism’s legacy and its ongoing adaptation through technology and methods. Make this indispensable resource a part of your collection today.
Delivery Information: We offer swift shipping options, ensuring that your copy of this essential read arrives promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786637192
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 656
Description:
This book examines key cases of terrorist violence to show that the invention of terrorism was linked to the birth of modernity in Europe, Russia and the United States, rather than to Tsarist despotism in 19th century Russia or to Islam sects in Medieval Persia. Combining a highly readable historical narrative with analysis of larger issues in social and political history, the author argues that the dissemination of news about terrorist violence was at the core of a strategy that aimed for political impact on rulers as well as the general public. Dietze's lucid account also reveals how the spread of knowledge about terrorist acts was, from the outset, a transatlantic process. Two incidents form the book's centerpiece. The first is the failed attempt to assassinate French Emperor Napoleon III by Felice Orsini in 1858, in an act intended to achieve Italian unity and democracy. The second case study offers a new reading of John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859, as a decisive moment in the abolitionist struggle and occurrences leading to the American Civil War. Three further examples from Germany, Russia, and the US are scrutinized to trace the development of the tactic by first imitators. With their acts of violence, the "invention" of terrorism was completed. Terrorism has existed as a tactic since then and has essentially only been adapted through the use of new technologies and methods.
ISBN: 9781786637192
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 656
Description:
Explore the pivotal book, 'The Invention of Terrorism in Europe, Russia, and the United States,' which delves into the intricate origins of modern terrorism. This enlightening work reveals that the conception of terrorism is intricately tied to the rise of modernity rather than being solely the product of historical despotic regimes or specific religious sects. Through compelling case studies, the author offers a fresh perspective on key events, such as Felice Orsini's 1858 assassination attempt on Napoleon III and John Brown's 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry, highlighting how these acts of violence were catalysts for political change. By revealing the transatlantic nature of terrorist narratives, the book provides valuable insights into how the dissemination of news around terrorism was carefully orchestrated for political impact. With 656 pages of thorough research and historical analysis, this book is an essential read for those looking to understand the evolution of terrorism in a historical context and its relevance in modern society. Perfect for history enthusiasts and academic researchers alike, this trade paperback is not just a history book; it is a critical examination of terrorism’s legacy and its ongoing adaptation through technology and methods. Make this indispensable resource a part of your collection today.
Delivery Information: We offer swift shipping options, ensuring that your copy of this essential read arrives promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786637192
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 656
Description:
This book examines key cases of terrorist violence to show that the invention of terrorism was linked to the birth of modernity in Europe, Russia and the United States, rather than to Tsarist despotism in 19th century Russia or to Islam sects in Medieval Persia. Combining a highly readable historical narrative with analysis of larger issues in social and political history, the author argues that the dissemination of news about terrorist violence was at the core of a strategy that aimed for political impact on rulers as well as the general public. Dietze's lucid account also reveals how the spread of knowledge about terrorist acts was, from the outset, a transatlantic process. Two incidents form the book's centerpiece. The first is the failed attempt to assassinate French Emperor Napoleon III by Felice Orsini in 1858, in an act intended to achieve Italian unity and democracy. The second case study offers a new reading of John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859, as a decisive moment in the abolitionist struggle and occurrences leading to the American Civil War. Three further examples from Germany, Russia, and the US are scrutinized to trace the development of the tactic by first imitators. With their acts of violence, the "invention" of terrorism was completed. Terrorism has existed as a tactic since then and has essentially only been adapted through the use of new technologies and methods.