The Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s

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.

There will be a book signing after this event.