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Journal of contemporary history vol 1, no 2, 1966 by walter. Laqueur and wall show the structural features behind contemporary terrorism. Recent attacks in oklahoma city, at the world trade towers, and at american embassies in africa demonstrate the horrifying consequences of a terrorist strike. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a history of terrorism. From ancient times to the present day, and more on.
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