About This Event

Journalist Jason Burke explores the hidden networks behind the most notorious hijackings and hostage crises of the 1970s, when extremist groups – united by their opposition to Israel, capitalism and the established order – terrorised the West. Their audacious attacks brought governments to the negotiating table and glued nations to their TV screens. Drawing on declassified documents and first-hand accounts from hijackers, spies, witnesses and victims, they take us inside these often-deadly operations, revealing an underground world of ideology, loyalty, betrayal and a commitment to radical change at any cost. Shortlisted for last year’s Baillie Gifford Prize and repeatedly named a Book of the Year, The Revolutionists is a thrilling journey into the origins of modern terrorism. Chaired by Matthew Stadlen . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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