This book continues the series of books devoted to the history of crime and criminality. The second volume will focus on state crimes. On its pages you will become familiar with the history of conspiracies and coups, from antiquity to the present day, with the terrorist activities of political groups - from the assassins of the Middle Ages to the “red brigades” and other extremist associations of the 20th century. Testimonies from contemporaries of the events that took place, as well as essays by leading domestic and foreign historians, writers and journalists. After reading the book, you will broaden your horizons, learn little-known facts from the lives of famous political figures, and many events taking place today will become more clear to you. Designed for a wide range of readers.