The Sword and the Shield, Christopher Andrew and Vasilli Mitrokhin
The Sword and the Shield, Christopher Andrew and Vasilli Mitrokhin
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The Sword and the Shield

Author: Christopher Andrew and Vasilli Mitrokhin

Narrator: Robert Whitfield

Unabridged: 3 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2005

Categories: Nonfiction, History


Synopsis

This book reveals the most complete picture ever of the KGB and its operations in the United States and Europe. It is based on an extremely top secret archive which details the full extent of its worldwide network.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marvin

First of all, I'm filled with respect for the dedication it took for Vasili Mitrokhin to painstakingly copy thousands upon thousands of documents, as a KGB archivist, and secretly store them under his home. The trove most assuredly has been of incalculable value to historians and western intelligenc......more

Goodreads review by Michael

A very interesting read for those interested in Russian or Cold War history or espionage. This book is very thorough, so be prepared for a long read. The writing style is consistent, so my flagging interest at the midway point in the book was a result of my general lack of interest of the post-Stali......more

Goodreads review by Sara

Those poor, hapless KGB agents throwing bombs at Trotsky’s grandson (and missing), getting drunk and losing their microfilm nickels to Brooklyn newsboys, and falling in love so hard they gave up their contacts to the Canadian Mounties. Didn’t expect this to be funny, but it was hilarious.......more