Jinn of Current Events (2003-Jan-06)


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According to critics, an eavesdropper, constantly striving to go behind the curtains of heaven in order to steal divine secrets. May grant wishes. or use my wishlist (at amazon.com) if you are in the mood for gifts.

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2002-Dec-13 [this day]

Origins of Terrorism

Terrorism did not originate in the Middle East. Rather, the word (along with "terrorist") first appears in English in 1795 in reference to the French Jacobins. They ruled France in what was called La Terreur (the Reign of Terror) from 1793-94. By 1798, the term was being applied generally to anyone who attempted to achieve political goals through violence and intimidation. Contrast this with the American Revolution: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. [this item]

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