The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s

Print length: 448 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bodley Head
Publication date: 4 September 2025

Name: The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s
SKU: 9781847926074
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SKU: 9781847926074

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Explore the gripping true story of the extremists who defined the 1970s. ‘The Revolutionists’ by Jason Burke unveils the audacious plane hijackings and hostage crises orchestrated by figures like Leila Khaled and Carlos the Jackal, alongside the Baader-Meinhof Gang. Delve into their fight for Palestinian liberation and the overthrow of western imperialism, which led to spectacularly violent attacks that captivated global audiences. This definitive account, drawing on extensive research and declassified archives, chronicles key events from Dawson’s Field to the Munich Olympics and the Iranian Embassy Siege. Discover the minds of the perpetrators and the agents who pursued them, and understand how a secular, leftist movement tragically paved the way for religious extremism. A must-read for history and political thriller enthusiasts, this book reveals how terrorism took flight and irrevocably changed the world.

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