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A Genealogy of Terrorism: Colonial Law and the Origins of an Idea

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Uncover 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.

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