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Assassins: The KGB's Poison Factory Ten Years On, Volodarsky, Boris, 97815267339
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781526733924
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Assassins : the Kgb's Poison Factory Ten Years on
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books The Limited
- Genre
- Political Science, True Crime, History, Medical
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Topic
- World / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Toxicology, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Espionage, Military / General, Modern / 20th Century
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Publisher
Pen & Sword Books The Limited
ISBN-10
1526733927
ISBN-13
9781526733924
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242829209
Product Key Features
Book Title
Assassins : the Kgb's Poison Factory Ten Years on
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
World / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Toxicology, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Espionage, Military / General, Modern / 20th Century
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, True Crime, History, Medical
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
this one is astonishing for the scale of inside knowledge and geographical span rendered un-put-downable by a lucid style and lots of witty asides., astonishing for the scale of inside knowledge and geographical span rendered un-put-downable by a lucid style and lots of witty asides., Like all of Boris's books, this one is astonishing for the scale of inside knowledge and geographical span rendered un-put-downable by a lucid style and lots of witty asides., A more popular readership might value the many colorful details that the author culls from his interviews..., ...astonishing for the scale of inside knowledge and geographical span rendered un-put-downable by a lucid style and lots of witty asides.
Synopsis
A ground-breaking study of KGB assassinations, with inside information only known to a former Russian army special forces operative. In November 1998, Alexander Litvinenko, a former Lieutenant Colonel of the Russian security service or FSB, along with several former colleagues, publicly stated that their superiors had instigated an assassination attempt on a Russian tycoon and oligarch. Following his subsequent arrest and failed trials, Litvinenko fled to London where, having been granted asylum, he worked as a journalist and writer, as well as acting as a consultant for the British intelligence services.Eight years later, Litvinenko's past caught up with him when he was assassinated in London. It was on 1 November 2006 that Litvinenko was suddenly taken ill - so serious was his condition that he was hospitalized. He passed away twenty-two days later. Significant amounts of a rare and highly toxic element were subsequently found in his body. Before his death, Litvinenko had said: 'You may succeed in silencing one man but the howl of protest from around the world, Mr Putin, will reverberate in your ears for the rest of your life.'In this examination of the events surrounding Litvinenko's murder, the author, Boris Volodarsky, who was consulted by the Metropolitan Police during the investigation and remains in close contact with Litvinenko's widow, details the events surrounding the assassination. He brings the story up to date, referring to the findings of the official British inquiry, on the release of which Prime Minister David Cameron condemned Putin for presiding over 'state sponsored murder'.The author proves that the Litvinenko's poisoning is just one of many. Some of these assassinations or attempted assassinations are already known; others are revealed by him for the first time., In November 1998, Alexander Litvinenko, a former Lieutenant Colonel of the Russian security service or FSB, along with several former colleagues, publicly stated that their superiors had instigated an assassination attempt on a Russian tycoon and oligarch. Following his subsequent arrest and failed trials, Litvinenko fled to London where, having been granted asylum, he worked as a journalist and writer, as well as acting as a consultant for the British intelligence services. Eight years later, Litvinenko's past caught up with him when he was assassinated in London. It was on 1 November 2006 that Litvinenko was suddenly taken ill - so serious was his condition that he was hospitalised. He passed away twenty-two days later. Significant amounts of a rare and highly toxic element were subsequently found in his body. Before his death, Litvinenko had said: 'You may succeed in silencing one man but the howl of protest from around the world, Mr Putin, will reverberate in your ears for the rest of your life.' In this examination of the events surrounding Litvinenko's murder, the author, Boris Volodarsky, who was consulted by the Metropolitan Police during the investigation and remains in close contact with Litvinenko's widow, details the events surrounding the assassination. He brings the story up to date, referring to the findings of the official British inquiry, on the release of which Prime Minister David Cameron condemned Putin for presiding over 'state sponsored murder'. The author proves that the Litvinenko's poisoning is just one of many. Some of these assassinations or attempted assassinations are already known; others are revealed by him for the first time., 7 December 2006 was a lousy day. Only hours before the event a secret message was delivered to a narrow circle of people who were invited to attend the burial ceremony of Alexander 'Sasha' Litvinenko at Highgate Cemetery.
LC Classification Number
UB271.R92
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- w***7 (193)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller could not have done better. Item described as "Like New" was actually new, in original shrink wrap. It arrived in only two days with free postage. And the price was great. Thank you!John Leslie Breck: American Impressionist, Stuhlman, Jonathan,Hirshler, Erica E. (#156770471529)
- v***c (1489)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly even with Media Mail. Book was packaged securely. The condition was near mint, with an excellent quality and appearance. I would rate this a Fantastic value. Communication was clear, concise and quick, and the seller was very helpful. I would most certainly do business with them again. Give them a look, and buy/bid with confidence. Thank you very much for your time, attention and help. Many Thanks!!! A+A+A+A+A+Stalin's Armour, 1941–1945: Soviet Tanks at War, Tucker-Jones, Anthony, 97815267 (#167205938836)
- t***a- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked very well, shipped ahead of schedule at the best shipping rate (free!) & received very quickly! Book is in better condition than described & very conservatively graded. Seller is excellent to do business with, a perfect communicator! Thanks very much from a very satisfied 1st time buyer! Would happily buy from again! Grade: A+Weight Watchers Mini Series: Best-Ever Chicken, Weight Watchers, 9781471131653 (#166452257869)