Terrorism by Barry Davies BEM

Terrorism (Updated 2005 Virgin Paperback Edition)

A Former SAS Soldier's Wide-Ranging Account of Modern Terrorism, Updated for the Beslan Siege

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Terrorism: Inside a World Phenomenon
• Author: Barry Davies BEM
• Publisher: Virgin Books Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2005
• ISBN-13: 9780753510766
• ISBN-10: 0753510766
• Edition Details: This edition first published in Great Britain in 2005; first published in hardback in 2003 and in paperback in 2004. Updated paperback edition.
• Binding: Publisher's illustrated perfect-bound paperback wrappers, red and maroon with an explosion image on the front panel.
• Physical Format: Medium softcover, roughly 200 x 130 mm. With plate sections.
• Language: English

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Exterior / Wraps: The illustrated wrappers are clean and bright, with the red and maroon colour intact. The spine is uncreased, with a few tiny white specks. There is slight wear to the bottom corner of the front cover. The back cover is clean, with a barcode panel. Corners are mostly sharp.
• Interior: The text block is tight and solidly bound. The pages are toned to a uniform cream, with no foxing, markings or tears seen.
• The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)

Synopsis & Historical Value

Terrorism: Inside a World Phenomenon is a broad survey of modern terrorism, from its origins to the present day. It looks at the main terrorist organisations and how they operate, the anti-terrorist units that respond to them, and examples of successful counter-terrorism, before turning to where the threat may go next.

This 2005 paperback edition was updated to take in later events, including the Beslan school siege and the death of Yasser Arafat. It was first published in hardback in 2003 and in paperback in 2004, so this printing captures the post-9/11 debate at a particular moment.

The author writes from a practitioner's perspective, as a decorated former SAS soldier and instructor. It is a useful collectible copy for readers of modern conflict, counter-terrorism and special forces literature.

Author Profile: Barry Davies BEM

Barry Davies BEM (1944-2016) served in the Welsh Guards and the SAS between 1962 and 1985, and was decorated during his 18 years with the regiment. He later became a prolific author and worked in television production, appearing as an expert on the BBC's SAS: Are You Tough Enough?

His other books include Fire Magic: Hijack to Mogadishu (1994), The Complete Encyclopedia of the SAS and the Spycraft Manual.