Ace of Spies: The True Story Of Sidney Reilly - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0752429590 ISBN 13: 9780752429595

Casa editrice: The History Press, 2004

Riassunto

Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary courage and sheer audacity. He was a master spy, a brilliant con man, a charmer, and a cad who lived on his wits and thrived on danger, using women shamelessly and killing where necessary?and unnecessary. Sidney Reilly is one of the most fascinating spies of the 20th century, yet he remains one of the most enigmatic. Introducing new evidence gathered from an extraordinary range of sources, Andrew Cook tells the full story of Sidney Reilly’s life. He proves conclusively who Reilly was, where he came from, and the truth behind his most daring exploits.

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Recensione:

Like Bond, Reilly drove the fastest and most luxurious cars, enjoyed fine living, and had numerous affairs, although his conquests had more material motives than 007's --The Times

Brilliantly cuts through the webs of lies that Reilly spun...a fascinating tale of dark deed, treachery and sculduggery. --BBC History Magazine

Makes poor 007 look like a bit of a wuss --The Mail on Sunday

L'autore:

Andrew Cook is an author and TV consultant with a degree in history and ancient history and a former programme director of the Hansard Scholars Program, University of London. The author has written for the Times, the Guardian, the Independent, BBC History Magazine, and History Today. His has also written On His Majesty's Secret Service, To Kill Rasputin, Prince Eddy, Cash for Honours, and The Great Train Robbery.

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• Editore: The History Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0752429590
• ISBN 13: 9780752429595
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368