Richard Bach Jensen

Richard Bach Jensen is a historian and scholar specializing in the study of anarchism, terrorism, and political violence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His research focuses particularly on international responses to anarchist terrorism and the development of police cooperation across national borders. Jensen's most notable work is "The Battle Against Anarchist Terrorism: An International History, 1878-1934" (Cambridge University Press, 2014), which examines how European nations and the United States responded to anarchist violence through increased police collaboration and anti-terrorist measures. The book has become an important reference for understanding the origins of international police cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. His academic contributions have helped illuminate the historical parallels between early anarchist terrorism and modern international terrorism, as well as the evolution of state responses to political violence. Jensen's work draws on extensive archival research across multiple countries and languages. His scholarship has appeared in various academic journals and has informed contemporary discussions about international security cooperation and anti-terrorism strategies. Jensen was associated with the Department of History at Louisiana Scholars' College, Northwestern State University.

Readers note Jensen's thorough research and detailed documentation of historical anti-anarchist measures. Academic reviewers praise his use of primary sources from multiple national archives and police records to trace the development of international police cooperation. What readers liked: - Comprehensive coverage of how nations responded to anarchist threats - Clear connections between historical and modern counter-terrorism approaches - Inclusion of lesser-known incidents and figures alongside major events What readers disliked: - Dense academic writing style can be challenging for general readers - Some sections become overly focused on administrative details - High price point of academic press publication limits accessibility Reviews: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (12 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (6 reviews) H-Net Reviews commended the book's "meticulous research" while noting it "sometimes gets bogged down in institutional minutiae." One academic reviewer wrote: "Jensen makes a compelling case for viewing late 19th century police cooperation as the foundation for modern international security frameworks."

The Battle Against Anarchist Terrorism: An International History, 1878-1934 A comprehensive historical analysis examining how European nations and the United States collaborated to combat anarchist violence through police cooperation and counter-terrorism measures during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Paul Avrich writes extensively on anarchist movements and produced detailed histories of major anarchist figures and events in the US and Russia. His work "The Haymarket Tragedy" provides comprehensive coverage of a key moment in anarchist history.

Beverly Gage focuses on political violence and terrorism in American history, with particular emphasis on the early 20th century. Her book "The Day Wall Street Exploded" examines the 1920 Wall Street bombing and its impact on American society.

John Merriman studies French political movements and wrote "The Dynamite Club" about 19th century anarchist violence in France. His research covers the same period as Jensen and examines similar themes of political terrorism in Europe.

Bruce Hoffman analyzes the evolution of terrorism from historical to contemporary times through detailed case studies. His work "Inside Terrorism" traces the development of political violence from anarchist movements to modern terrorist organizations.

Lindsay Clutterbuck researches the development of counter-terrorism practices and police responses to political violence in Britain. His work on Special Branch and early anti-terrorist policing provides context for understanding institutional responses to anarchist terrorism.