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Anatomy of Terror: The history of terrorism by Andrew Sinclair (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
A disturbing and fascinating exploration of the motivations and history behind terrorism. Buy this book from WH Smith
Before and After: US foreign policy and the war on terrorism by Phyllis Bennis, with foreword by Noam Chomsky (Arris Publishing, 2003)
Examines the role of US foreign policy in the terrorism/anti-terrorism crisis and dissects the specific Middle East policies long identified with public opposition in the region. The book traces post-September 11 decisions made by the Bush administration, analyses the choices ignored, the options discarded and the international laws violated. Buy this book from Amazon
Chemical and Biological Warfare by Eric Croddy (Springer-Verlag, 2001)
Incredibly comprehensive book that explains all the basic concepts and has some interesting images, from a Mickey Mouse gas mask for children designed by Walt Disney himself to nitrogen mustard cells, stockpiled by Germany during the Second World War. It gives a history of chemical and biological warfare around the world. Buy this book from WH Smith
Dirty War, Clean Hands: ETA, the GAL and Spanish democracy by Paddy Woodworth (Yale Nota Bene, 2002)
Analytical account by an Irish journalist that is described as one of the most important books about post-Franco Spain ever published. Buy this book from Amazon
A History of Terrorism by Walter Laqueur (Transaction Publishers, 2001)
A study of terrorist activity. It charts the history of political terror from 19th-century Europe through the anarchists of the 1880s and 1890s, the left- and right-wing clashes during the 20th century, and the multinational operations of other groups today. Buy this book from WH Smith
How did this Happen? Terrorism and the new war edited by James Hoge Jr and Gideon Rose (PublicAffairs, 2001)
One question has been on everyone's mind since September 11: 'How did this happen?' This book looks at the motives and actions of the terrorists, the status of the US military, the context of the Middle East and bio-terrorism. Buy this book from Amazon
The I.R.A. by Tim Pat Coogan (HarperCollins, 2000)
Updated edition of this unique, bestselling history of the IRA, which provides a fair-minded, comprehensive history of the organisation that has transformed the Irish nationalist movement. Buy this book from Amazon
The New Terrorism: Fanaticism and the arms of mass destruction by Walter Laqueur (Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 2001)
The increased availability of weapons of mass destruction, cheap and easily accessible chemical and biological weapons and cyber terrorism is a disturbing factor of recent times. The author recounts the history of terrorism and examines the future of terrorism worldwide. Buy this book from Amazon
The Red Brigades: The story of Italian terrorism by Robert C Meade (St. Martin's Press, 1989)
Looks at the history and motivation of the Red Brigades, recounts the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro, and assesses Italy's anti-terrorist efforts. Buy this book from WH Smith
After September 11 Archive
www.ssrc.org/sept11/essays/
The Social Science Research Council asked social scientists from around the world to contribute essays to this site immediately after September 11. These provide remarkable insights into the event and its aftermath.
British Foreign Office
www.fco.gov.uk
Travel Advice Unit
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Old Admiralty Building
London SW1A 2PA
Tel 0870 606 0290
Fax 020 7008 0155
E-mail consular.fco@gtnet.gov.uk (for travel advice only)
This website has a range of information for would-be travellers, from health and safety tips to the jabs you might need. For up-to-date information on problems affecting your safety in around 200 countries, refer to the Travellers' Advice and Travellers' Tips section.
The Changing Faces of Terrorism
www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/sept_11/changing_faces_01.shtml
Very good in-depth piece on the history of terrorism and the effects of September 11.
Common Dreams
www.commondreams.org
An excellent news and information site. Type 'terrorism' into their search box to find a wide range of articles on the subject.
The Home Office
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Gives advice about what to do at home, at work and when travelling abroad, and how to take sensible precautions. Should you have tip-offs or confidential information about possible terrorist activity, call the anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321.
Is Cyber Terror Next?
www.ssrc.org/sept11/essays/denning.htm
Interesting article from a professor of computer science, who argues that cyber terrorism could become more attractive as the real and virtual worlds become more closely coupled with cars, appliances and other devices attached to the Internet.
King David Hotel Bombing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombing_of_King_David_Hotel
Gives a clear overview of the 1946 Jerusalem bombing by Zionist group Irgun.
List of terrorist incidents
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_terrorist_incidents
An excellent and comprehensive list of terrorist attacks from the 17th century to the present.
Terrorism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism
Looks at several definitions of terrorism, and the many problems associated with these. The site has tons of information on the most famous terrorist organisations, the history and causes of terrorism, the different types of terrorist and the international conventions.
Terrorism Files
www.terrorismfiles.org
Has a brief history of terrorism and information on almost 30 terrorist organisations.
Terrorist Groups
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism/threat/groups/
Twenty-five international terrorist organisations are currently proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000. This Home Office site lists them all.
UN Action Against Terrorism
www.un.org/terrorism/
Online report of the Policy Working Group on the United Nations and Terrorism.