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The Mitrokhin Archive II The KGB and the World

2nd Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

The second sensational volume of 'One of the biggest intelligence coups in recent years' (The Times)

When Vasili Mitrokhin revealed his archive of Russian intelligence material to the world it caused an international sensation. The Mitrokhin Archive II reveals in full the secrets of this remarkable cache, showing for the first time the astonishing extent of the KGB's global power and influence.

'The long-awaited second tranche from the KGB archive ... co-authored by our leading authority on the secret machinations of the Evil Empire' Sunday Times

'Stunning ... the stuff of legend ... a unique insight into KGB activities on a global scale' Spectator

'Headline news ... as great a credit to the scholarship of its author as to the dedication and courage of its originator' Sunday Telegraph

'There are gems on every page' Financial Times

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Book information

ISBN: 9780140284881
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 327.1247
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 676
Weight: 516g
Height: 196mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 32mm