The Rise of Devils
fear and the origins of modern terrorism
$59.72
- Hardcover
376 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2023
Summary
The Age of Anarchy: When Terrorism Shook the World
In the dying light of the nineteenth century, the world came to know and fear terrorism.
Much like today, this was a time of progress and dread, in which breakthroughs in communications and weapons were made, political reforms were implemented and immigration waves bolstered the populations of ever-expanding cities. This era also simmered with political rage and social inequalities, which drove nationalists,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526160676 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526160676 |
| Author: | James Crossland |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Imprint: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 376 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm x 22mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘Punctuated by the stories of a host of interesting and extraordinary characters, Crossland has produced a fascinating exploration of the long nineteenth century’s development of terrorism and counterterrorism, highlighting the role of fear and the paranoia, repression, and overreaction it engendered.’ Michael Stohl, Professor at the University of CaliforniaAuthor of Crime and Terrorism‘By applying an innovative historical lens, The Rise of the Devils by James Crossland offers a remarkable perspective on the history of terrorism that is not overdetermined by the events of 9⁄11 and explores a “violent strain of nihilism intoxicated by a whiff of martyrdom.” The book reads like the prequel to the “National Treasure” movie franchise and offers a completely unique understanding of Terrorism’s First Wave.’Mia Bloom, Georgia State UniversityAuthor of Dying to Kill: the Allure of Suicide Terror
– .About The Author
James Crossland
James Crossland is Reader in International History at Liverpool John Moores University and author of War, law and humanity: The campaign to control warfare, 1853-1914.
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