I dont trust them (the French) Id bet a ransom was paid. It isnt the first time the French will fund terrorists. Im happy for the hostages families but you cant pay these people
the french invented terrorism... during the revolution...
You're wrong there. The first recorded terrorism was during ancient Arabia(mesopotamia and beyond), Imperial Rome, Barbic enemies of Rome, some Viking Tribes, etc. It's really all very debatable, since there's a fine line between conquering army and terrorists.
The American Revolution was before the French Revolution, and the Sons of Liberty were a group of terrorists.
you are very correct, i should have used quotes as i meant that the term was derived from "the terror" during the revolution... although terrorist actions exist previously (hell, Spartacus was a 'terrorist'), they weren't described as such until all hell broke loose in Paris...