This book contains detailed coverage of terrorism, encompassing all the major events, people, organizations, and policies that have figured in international terrorism over the last three decades. The "Almanac's" primary focus is on terrorism as it has evolved since the 1960s, the so-called modern period. But readers will also find information on the history of terrorism dating as far back as 18th-century France, when the term was first coined. Complete with index, bibliography and detailed chronology, "The Almanac of Modern Terrorism" will provide students, researchers and journalists an essential tool on the subject.

Chronology of terrorism: 1946-1990 -- Terrorism A to Z -- Quotations on terrorism -- Definitions of terrorism.