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Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of violence against non-combatants to achieve political or ideological aims. The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants (mostly civilians and neutral military personnel). There are various different definitions of terrorism, with no universal agreement about it. Different definitions of terrorism emphasize its randomness, its aim to instill fear, and its broader impact beyond its immediate victims. Modern terrorism, evolving from earlier iterations, employs various tactics to pursue political goals, often leveraging fear as a strategic tool to influence decision makers. By targeting densely populated public areas such as transportation hubs, airports, shopping centers, tourist attractions, and nightlife venues, terrorists aim to instill widespread insecurity, prompting policy changes through psychological manipulation and undermining confidence in security measures. The terms "terrorist" and "terrorism" originated during the French Revolution of the late 18th century but became widely used internationally and gained worldwide attention in the 1970s during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Basque conflict and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The increased use of suicide attacks from the 1980s onwards was typified by the 2001 September 11 attacks in the United States. The Global Terrorism Database, maintained by the University of Maryland, College Park, has recorded more than 61,000 incidents of non-state terrorism, resulting in at least 140,000 deaths between 2000 and 2014. Various organizations have used terrorism to achieve their objectives. These include left-wing and right-wing political organizations, nationalist groups, religious groups, revolutionaries, and ruling governments. In recent decades, hybrid terrorist organizations have emerged, incorporating both military and political arms. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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The Story of an Unknown Man
The Clansman
The Secret Agent
Petersburg
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Counter-Revolutionary Violence: Bloodbaths in Fact & Propaganda
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Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry
Black Sunday
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The Family Arsenal
The Turner Diaries
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Goodbye California
Mogadiscio, tournant du terrorisme
On vous appelait terroristes
Oath of Fealty
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The Terror Network
Geiselhaftung: Ein Beitrag zum Terrorismus in Geschichte und Gegenwart
The Little Drummer Girl
The Freedom Fighter's Manual
Vengeance (Jonas book)
The Good Terrorist
Red Storm Rising
Hunter
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The Fourth K
Winter of Fire
Wolf
The Sum of All Fears
Mao II
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Shoot the Women First
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The Big Book of Mischief
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Extremism in America
Nimitz Class
Killing rage
Rainbow Six
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