Instrumental Terror in Medieval Europe
Warren Brown
This article argues that the modern concept of terrorism does not fit realities or worldviews characterize medieval societies. Instead, therefore, explores wider use instrumental terror in period, is, deliberate extreme fear to achieve some goal set goals indirectly, rather than by direct application force. It concludes formed an important part repertoire power Europe. was most often applied through violence wielded from top down, people wishing impose maintain their over others. occasionally, however, used bottom up, effort destabilize overturn a dominant order. Its legitimacy subjective; while sources condemn it, others present it as necessary and even positive.