Watching the Jackals: Prague's Covert Liaisons with Cold War Terrorists and Revolutionaries

by Daniela Richterova

Book Overview

The untold history of Czechoslovakia's complex relations with Middle Eastern terrorists and revolutionaries during the closing decades of the Cold War

In the 1970s and 1980s, Prague became a favorite destination for the world's most prominent terrorists and revolutionaries. They arrived here to seek refuge, enjoy recreation, or hold secret meetings aimed at securing training, arms, and other forms of support. While some were welcome...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647125146
• ISBN13: 9781647125141
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher