The Carlos Complex: A Pattern Of Violence

Christopher Dobson And Ronald Payne, Book Club Associates. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerUnmask the rise of international terrorism in this chillingly detailed account of the man known as "Carlos the Jackal." In The Carlos Complex, investigative journalists Christopher Dobson and Ronald Payne trace the web of violence spun by Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, the world's most notorious mercenary of the 1970s. The book provides an in-depth look at the 1975 OPEC hostage taking in Vienna and the logistical networks that supported global terror cells during the Cold War era. Beyond the biography of one man, the authors analyze the "complex" of state-sponsored militancy and the shift toward a new, more lethal form of political warfare. This work remains a crucial historical document for understanding the origins of modern geopolitical instability and the evolution of international counter-terrorism. This Book Club Associates edition is a compelling read for those interested in mid-century political history and the dark reality of global espionage.…