Violent Politics: A History of Insurgency, Terrorism and Guerrilla War, from the American Revolution to Iraq
- ISBN-10
- 1437974406
- ISBN-13
- 9781437974409
- Pages
- 273
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-10
- Author
- William R. Polk
Description
In the current Middle East, insurgency tactics are used with frequency and increasing success. But guerrilla warfare is not just the tool of modern-day terrorists. Its roots stretch back to our own revolution. In this volume, Polk takes us on a tour of insurgencies throughout history, starting with the American struggle for independence. The rebel groups employed the tactics of insurgency. From there, Polk explores the role of insurgency in several other notable conflicts, including the Spanish guerrilla war against Napoleon, the Irish struggle for independence, the Algerian War of National Independence, and Vietnam. Polk eventually lands at the present day, as Americans engage in ongoing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq -- and beyond.
