Bennett, Gill
The Zinoviev Letter
- 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
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.