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The Young Kim Philby: Soviet Spy and British Intelligence Officer
The Young Kim Philby Soviet Spy and British Intelligence Officer Author:Edward Harrison Kim Philby is perhaps the most notorious traitor in British history and the archetypal spy: ingenious, charming, and deceitful. Reexamining Philby?s early years, Edward Harrison uses documents from the United Kingdom National Archives and newly discovered private papers to uncover a pattern of deception that began with a betrayal of Philby?... more »s own father, St John Philby. This engaging biography deftly navigates the half-truths of Philby?s own account of his actions in his memoirs, The Silent War, and explores his time in Spain and working as a counter-espionage officer in World War II. Essential reading for students and scholars of modern history, Young Philby distils Harrison?s extensive research into an exciting and explosive narrative.« less