This is the illustrated story of the secret services of the Soviet Union which were intimately involved in many of the great conflicts of the twentieth century between 1917 and 1991, including the assassination of Leon Trotsky in 1940 and the crushing of the Hungarian and Czechs in the 1950s.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
(Location: Northolt, Middlesex) was educated in Moscow and has a background in the Soviet military machine. He held a senior post in charge of UN observers in the Middle East and had experience of Soviet intelligence before moving into publishing. He has written seven books on world conflicts including one on the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and has written or directed 14 TV documentaries on modern international affairs.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 1930983239-3-33593038
Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Lewis International Inc Pub Date: 6/30/2003 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 224 first edition. Seller Inventory # 6803147
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # H20J-00619
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1930983239I3N01
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1930983239I3N01
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_418180364
Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002323506
Seller: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, U.S.A.
Glossy Pictorial Hardback. Condition: VG. Looks bright and fine but a child has swcribbled a little orange crayon lightly on front blank endpapers inside book. All else is bright. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 048425
Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Lewis International, Miami, FL. 2003. Hardcover. First United States Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. Heavy plasticized printed boards with white and red lettering; matching dust jacket. 224 pp. This book is the story of the secret services of the Soviet Union, which were intimately involved in many of the great conflicts of the twentieth-century between 1917 and 1991. The secret services had a succession of titles, Cheka, OGPU, NKVD, KGB, but they all had the same aim; to ruthlessly crush internal dissent and further the international ambitions, of the Communist party of the Soviet Union. A clean pristine copy. Seller Inventory # 003320
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 224 pp. Fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 100383