Philip Baum (1)

Violence in the Skies

ISBN: 9781849538381

Author: Philip Baum    Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

In Violence in the Skies, aviation security expert Philip Baum delves into the history of flying to reveal the stories behind the most astonishing and shocking ...


In Violence in the Skies, aviation security expert Philip Baum delves into the history of flying to reveal the stories behind the most astonishing and shocking crimes in our skies, calling on testimony from hijackers, crew members, passengers and politicians. Beginning with a guerrilla attack on a 1931 flight from Peru and taking us right up to theories surrounding the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, Baum explores the details and motivations behind plane sabotage in an account that is as authoritatively comprehensive as it is unforgettably thrilling. Whether you’re interested in terrorism, travel or psychology, and whether you’re an aviation industry professional or an infrequent flyer, you will be utterly gripped by this page-turning history of hijacking.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 288


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 07-03-2016


Tag: Travel
$29.99
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