States of terror: Democracy and political violence

by Peter Taylor

Published to accompany a BBC1 series, this book examines the threat posed by terrorism in Europe and the Middle East, and the differing responses to terrorist violence in different states. Focusing particularly on Israel, Germany, Spain and Northern Ireland, award-winning investigative journalist and programme-maker Peter Taylor interviews leading intelligence agents about their role in the fight against terrorism, and also talks to former terrorists and their families about how terrorists are created and motivated.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1993

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Reviews

[Nate Hendrix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This got on my reading list because it was mentioned in another book I was reading. It seems to be the companion to a TV series on BBC. I wish I could watch the series. The only part that was slow was the explanation of the financial side of the IRA.

[Beatrice Pistola · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book. the part about the IRA transactions was a bit too slow but i really enjoyed it.