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The Spy And The Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story Of The Cold War
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New York Times Bestseller The Celebrated Author Of Double Cross And Rogue Heroes Returns With A Thrilling Americansera Tale Of Oleg Gordievsky, The Russian Whose Secret Work Helped Hasten The End Of The Cold War.The Best True Spy Story I Have Ever Read.John Le Carrnamed A Best Book Of The Year By The Economist Shortlisted For The Bailie Giffords Prize In Nonfictionif Anyone Could Be Considered A Russian Counterpart To The Infamous British Doubleagent Kim Philby, It Was Oleg Gordievsky. The Son Of Two Kgb Agents And The Product Of The Best Soviet Institutions, The Savvy, Sophisticated Gordievsky Grew To See His Nation'S Communism As Both Criminal And Philistine. He Took His First Posting For Russian Intelligence In 1968 And Eventually Became The Soviet Union'S Top Man In London, But From 1973 On He Was Secretly Working For Mi6. For Nearly A Decade, As The Cold War Reached Its Twilight, Gordievsky Helped The West Turn The Tables On The Kgb, Exposing Russian Spies And Helping To Foil Countless Intelligence Plots, As The Soviet Leadership Grew Increasingly Paranoid At The United States'S Nuclear Firststrike Capabilities And Brought The World Closer To The Brink Of War. Desperate To Keep The Circle Of Trust Close, Mi6 Never Revealed Gordievsky'S Name To Its Counterparts In The Cia, Which In Turn Grew Obsessed With Figuring Out The Identity Of Britain'S Obviously Toplevel Source. Their Obsession Ultimately Doomed Gordievsky: The Cia Officer Assigned To Identify Him Was None Other Than Aldrich Ames, The Man Who Would Become Infamous For Secretly Spying For The Soviets.Unfolding The Delicious Threeway Gamesmanship Between America, Britain, And The Soviet Union, And Culminating In The Gripping Cinematic Beatbybeat Of Gordievsky'S Nailbiting Escape From Moscow In 1985, Ben Macintyre'S Latest May Be His Best Yet. Like The Greatest Novels Of John Le Carr, It Brings Readers Deep Into A World Of Treachery And Betrayal, Where The Lines Bleed Between The Personal And The Professional, And One Man'S Hatred Of Communism Had The Power To Change The Future Of Nations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Spy and the Traitor'? A: 'The Spy and the Traitor' explores themes of espionage, betrayal, and the complex relationship between nations during the Cold War, focusing on Oleg Gordievsky's role as a double agent.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Ben Macintyre, known for his works on espionage and history.
- Q: Is this book a true story? A: 'The Spy and the Traitor' is a nonfiction account based on real events and people, detailing the life of Oleg Gordievsky and his contributions to intelligence during the Cold War.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Spy and the Traitor' was published on September 18, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Spy and the Traitor' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of Oleg Gordievsky's role? A: Oleg Gordievsky was a KGB officer who became a double agent for MI6, providing critical intelligence that helped the West during the Cold War.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in history, espionage, and Cold War narratives will find 'The Spy and the Traitor' particularly engaging.
- Q: What accolades has this book received? A: 'The Spy and the Traitor' was named a Best Book of the Year by The Economist and was shortlisted for the Bailie Giffords Prize in Nonfiction.
- Q: What makes this book a recommended read? A: The book is praised for its gripping storytelling and detailed portrayal of espionage, making it appealing to both history enthusiasts and general readers alike.