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KGB:

The Inside Story of Its Foreign Operations from Lenin to Gorbachev
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HarperCollins, 1990 - History - 776 pages
Here is the never-before-told story of the KGB--full of stunning revelations, fascinating characters, and crucial moments in history--much of it based on the knowledge of an ex-KGB officer who served as a double agent for nearly twelve years. The most thorough and enthralling history ever of Soviet intelligence. 16-page photo insert.

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A complete and compelling history of a secret organization, co-written by a defector. This made for a great read, even if its later chapters are conspicuously outdated-- this was published right as ... Read full review

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A complete and compelling history of a secret organization, co-written by a defector. This made for a great read, even if its later chapters are conspicuously outdated-- this was published right as ... Read full review

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Introduction
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Tsarist Origins 15651917
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The Cheka Counterrevolution and the Lockhart
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About the author (1990)

Andrew is Professor of Modern and Contemporary History and Chair of the History Department at Cambridge University.

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