In 1909, after 15 years in the Socialist Revolutionary Party (PSR) rising to the leader of its terrorist arm, Azef was exposed as a traitor. This text explores his role in the PSR, his contacts with the secret police, the consequences of the Azef affair and Azef's personal motives for his actions.

-Clearly written, compelling study of the psychological impact of sustained warfare on historical events. -Translated from German, first English edition.

-Clearly written, compelling study of the psychological impact of sustained warfare on historical events. -Translated from German, first English edition.

Using lively case studies, this book analyzes the transformation of crime and terrorism and the business logic of terrorism.

This study examines the explosion of terrorist activity that took place throughout the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century. Focusing on the years of the Russian Revolution, it analyzes the sudden escalation of political violence that occurred after two relatively tranquil decades.

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