Kim Philby: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal - Brossura

Milne, Tim

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ISBN 10: 1849548277 ISBN 13: 9781849548274

Casa editrice: Dialogue, 2015

Riassunto

"Elegant and rich in detail, [Kim Philby] provides intriguing glimpses of the man who would become the twentieth century's most notorious British spy and traitor."Mail on Sunday

Kim Philby is recognized as the Cold War's most infamous traitor, a Soviet spy at the heart of British intelligence. Tim Milne was Philby's closest and oldest friend. His treachery was a huge blow to Milne and, after he retired, Milne wrote this highly revealing description of Philby's time in the secret service.

Tim Milne retired from MI6 in October 1968 and never spoke publicly of his friendship with Kim Philby. He died in 2010.

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Recensione:

Elegant and rich in detail, it provides intriguing glimpses of the man who would become the 20th century's most notorious British spy and traitor. --Mail on Sunday

Explains one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the notorious Soviet spy. --The Guardian

Milne's account of Philby is full of delightful trivia, but there is personal insight too. --The Independent

L'autore:

Tim Milne: Tim Milne was the nephew of Winnie the Pooh writer AA Milne, retired from SIS in October 1968 and never spoke publicly of his friendship with Kim Philby. He later wrote a full and frank account of his association. He died in 2010.

Phillip Knightley: Phillip Knightley is a journalist, critic, and non-fiction author, visiting Professor of Journalism at the University of Lincoln, England, and media commentator on the intelligence services and propaganda. His books include the seminalThe First Casualty and Philby, KGB Master Spy.

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• Editore: Dialogue
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1849548277
• ISBN 13: 9781849548274
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 285