The Master Spy
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Title: The Master Spy
Author: Philip Knightley
Publisher: Vintage Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0679726888
Pages: 292
Published Year: 1988
Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Tear on the first two pages.
About the Book
The Master Spy by Philip Knightley is a compelling biography of Kim Philby, one of the most infamous double agents in the history of espionage. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Knightley uncovers Philby's extraordinary double life as a senior British intelligence officer who secretly worked for the Soviet Union for decades.
The book examines the world of Cold War espionage, intelligence operations, political intrigue, and betrayal, revealing how Philby's actions reshaped international intelligence and affected relations between Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. Combining biography with historical analysis, The Master Spy offers a fascinating insight into one of the twentieth century's greatest espionage scandals.
An essential read for enthusiasts of intelligence history, political biography, and true espionage, this book remains one of the definitive accounts of Kim Philby's remarkable and controversial life.
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Book Details
Title: The Master Spy
Author: Philip Knightley
Publisher: Vintage Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0679726888
Pages: 292
Published Year: 1988
Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Tear on the first two pages.
About the Book
The Master Spy by Philip Knightley is a compelling biography of Kim Philby, one of the most infamous double agents in the history of espionage. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Knightley uncovers Philby's extraordinary double life as a senior British intelligence officer who secretly worked for the Soviet Union for decades.
The book examines the world of Cold War espionage, intelligence operations, political intrigue, and betrayal, revealing how Philby's actions reshaped international intelligence and affected relations between Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. Combining biography with historical analysis, The Master Spy offers a fascinating insight into one of the twentieth century's greatest espionage scandals.
An essential read for enthusiasts of intelligence history, political biography, and true espionage, this book remains one of the definitive accounts of Kim Philby's remarkable and controversial life.
