Bennett, Gill

The Zinoviev Letter

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ISBN 13:
9780198767305
author:
Bennett, Gill
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
24.2 x 16.2 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
24.2 x 16.2 x 3.3 centimetres (0, Nonfiction, Politics, Industrial Relations,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£29.46

Description

The Zinoviev Letter: A Conspiracy that Endures The story of the Zinoviev Letter is one of intrigue and deception in British politics. In 1924, a letter allegedly from Grigori Zinoviev, head of the Bolshevik propaganda organization, was sent to the British Communist Party, sparking a media frenzy and influencing the outcome of the general election. Despite being widely regarded as a forgery, the Letter's impact on British politics has endured for nearly a century. It has been the subject of major investigations in the 1960s and 1990s, and continues to be referenced in contemporary debates. This book offers a gripping historical detective story that explores the Letter's origins, its publication, and its consequences. A fascinating tale of espionage, subversion, and the early Cold War, The Zinoviev Letter is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in British politics and history.

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