Explore the intriguing true story behind one of Britain's most notorious spies with "The Philby Conspiracy," authored by Bruce Page, David Leitch, and Phillip Knightley. Published in 1968 by Doubleday & Company, this first edition work delves into the life and espionage of Kim Philby, a Communist agent who penetrated the British secret service, eventually becoming the director of its counter-Soviet department. Introduced by famed spy novelist John le Carré, the book offers a gripping narrative that reads like a spy novel but is firmly rooted in fact.
This edition presents a detailed account of Philby's thirty-year career, exposing the depths of duplicity and espionage that shaped Cold War intelligence history. The dust jacket features commentary and photographs of Philby, providing a unique visual insight into the man behind the conspiracy. A must-have for collectors of espionage literature and Cold War history enthusiasts, this volume captures the complexity of trust, betrayal, and the high stakes of secret intelligence operations during a turbulent era.
