A systematic; comprehensive; and straightforward textbook for analyzing and comparing insurgencies and terrorist movements; Insurgency and Terrorism was first published in 1990 to broad acclaim. Observers; scholars; students; military personnel; journalists; and government analysts worldwide found it worthy of study. Now Insurgency and Terrorism has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover activity that has since occurred in Afghanistan; Iraq; the Philippines; Colombia; and elsewhere and to address the new tactics and weapons used—and threatened. Author Bard E. O'Neill; the director of studies of insurgency and revolution at the National War College; addresses insurgencies with respect to ultimate goals; strategies; forms of warfare; the role and means of acquiring popular support; organizational dynamics; causes and effects of disunity; types of external support; and government responses. Course syllabi included.
#5198989 in Books White Mane Pub 1997-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 6.50 x .75l; #File Name: 1572490527185 pages
Review
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful. A greatly disappointing work.By A CustomerMcKnight's "Blue Bonnet's O'er the Border" fell well short of this reader's expectations. First; it is woefully brief: the text of the book is but 163 pages; at least 40 of which are occupied by illustrations or maps. As any student of the Civil War knows; a mere 120 to 130 pages is not nearly enough to cover the exploits of a three-year volunteer regiment. Second; the work is full of factual errors and misleading statements; too numerous to recount here. Two exaples stand out in my mind. Clearly; the author; a 79th New York reenactor and self-proclaimed Scottish enthusiast; has used this book to prove the Scottish identity of the members of the 79th New York. To do so; he has taken liberties with historical fact. For instance; the regiment; contrary to McKnight's claims; was not comprised predominently of Scots. Though at the core of the regiment were the Scottish members of the prewar 79th New York State Militia; these 300 men were eventually equalled--or even outnumbered--in the unit by Irish immigrants. The book is also advertised as the first history of this colorful regiment. It is not. 79th New York veteran William Todd published a history of the regiment in 1886. Unlike McKnight's flimsy book; Todd's work is refreshingly candid; objective; and thorough. If you really want to learn about the 79th New York; track down a copy of Todd's regimental history.14 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Bad history through plaid-colored glassesBy A CustomerI was truly disappointed in this book. It is filled with inaccuracies; and frequently presents the author's assumptions and predispositions as fact; without sufficient documentation to back up his claims.The book is terribly biased towards providing "documentation" for those who wish to portray the 79th as a bunch of Celtic yahoos; when the original 79th was nothing of the sort. He consistently ignores the decidedly non-Scottish ethnic majority of the regiment. Again and again; he seems more determined to put a Scottish spin on the regiment; rather than contibute any worthwhile historical research on it.The only good thing that can be said of the book is that some of the photos are rather interesting. Unfortunately; he also published many modern drawings and sketches without indicating that they are not contemporary to the Civil War; or made by members of the regiment.It is highly disappointing; as I hoped that the book would not be yet another ex! ample of the usual nonsense and drivel written about this fine regiment. As another reviewer commented; see Todd's regimental history for a real look at this highly honored regiment.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. 79th New York (Blue Bonnets o'er the borderBy General Grantso after looking at some of the comments witch place this book on the downside i would just like to say one word can only describe this book: GREAT!This book is most likely the most accurate history of the 79th New York Highlanders! it is i must say the best!if you need anything any little detail on the highlanders this book has it. from origins to medal of honor recipents.this book not only talks about their history but the feelings and courage of the men. men that i must say against another comment DID WARE KILTS! and i think if you happen to see it in a book store or on a friends bookshelf read it and as you do as said in another comment you will serve with the 79th Highlanders.
