Espionage and the Roots of the Cold War

The Conspiratorial Heritage

David McKnight

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English

Routledge
17 July 2014

Military history; Intelligence & reasoning; Politics & government

Series: Studies in Intelligence

From the 1930s to the 1950s a large number of left-wing men and women in the USA, Britain, Europe, Australia and Canada were recruited to the Soviet intelligence services. They were amateurs and the reason for their success is intriguing. Using Soviet archives, this work explores these successes.

By: David McKnight
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 317g
ISBN: 9781138011120
ISBN 10: 1138011126
Series: Studies in Intelligence
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 17 July 2014
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The roots of conspiracy; the communist international and clandestine methods - the conspiratorial impulse; comintern's underground in Western military forces; underground in Asia; the 1930s - from the underground to espionage; a Trojan Horse within social democracy; fighting fascism through espionage.

David McKnight (Author)

Reviews for Espionage and the Roots of the Cold War: The Conspiratorial Heritage

'I recommend Espionage and the Roots of the Cold War as a starting point for those not expert in the history of Soviet intelligence activities and their use of communist party members as spies. It is very well researched and written, has impeccable sourcing, an impressive bibliography and a well-developed central thesis.' - H-Net 'One is immediately struck by the book's ambitious scope. In a refreshing departure, the author seeks to go beyond the narrowly framed studies so common in the literature - whether the focus is on country, party, group or individual.' - Australian Historical Studies