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A Genealogy of Terrorism: Colonial Law and the Origins of an Idea
0₹9,438.82Uncover the colonial roots of modern terrorism in India. This compelling study traces how British colonial law, from the 19th century through the 1930s, invented the concept of ‘the terrorist.’ Using extensive research on emergency laws in British India, this book reveals how officials strategically depoliticized anti-colonial revolutionaries. Essential reading for understanding the enduring legacy of colonial legal strategies on contemporary definitions of terrorism. Discover the origins of an idea that continues to shape our world.
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A Genealogy of Terrorism: Colonial Law and the Origins of an Idea
0₹1,695.00Uncover the surprising origins of terrorism within colonial legal frameworks, using India as a pivotal case study. Joseph McQuade expertly traces how emergency laws from the British colonial era shaped the modern concept of political violence and state control. Explore the evolution of these legal categories in 19th and 20th-century India, revealing their profound impact on contemporary security discourse. Essential for scholars of legal history, political science, and South Asian studies, this book offers critical insights into the historical genesis of terrorism.
