Impeccable Spy: Richard Sorge, Stalin's Master Agent

Richard Sorge was a Soviet Union spy who was born to a German father and a Russian mother. He became a fanatical communist and the Soviet Union's most formidable spy, infiltrating and influencing the highest echelons of German, Chinese, and Japanese society. His intelligence proved pivotal to the Soviet counter-offensive in the Battle of Moscow, which determined the outcome of the war.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 05 March 2020
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Born into a world of shifting alliances and endless possibilities, Richard Sorge's journey was marked by a profound fusion of German and Russian heritage. As the years unfolded leading up to and during the Second World War, he embraced a fervent communist ideology, becoming the Soviet Union's most formidable spy. Sorge's remarkable career was characterized by a seamless blend of charm and calculated manipulation, enabling him to infiltrate and exert profound influence upon the highest echelons of German, Chinese, and Japanese society. His invaluable intelligence played a pivotal role in the Soviet counter-offensive during the Battle of Moscow, ultimately shaping the course of the war itself. In this comprehensive biography, drawn from a wealth of declassified Soviet archives, we delve into the life and times of one of history's most extraordinary spies, exploring his remarkable achievements and enduring impact on the world stage.

\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781408857816\n \n