SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE PRIZE
'The most formidable spy in history' - IAN FLEMING
'His work was impeccable' - KIM PHILBY
'The spy to end spies' - JOHN LE CARRÉ

Born to a German father and a Russian mother, Richard Sorge moved in a world of shifting alliances and limitless possibility. In the years leading up to and during World War II, he became a zealous communist—and the most powerful spy for the Soviet Union. Combining charm with ruthless manipulation, he infiltrated and influenced the highest circles of German, Chinese, and Japanese society. His intelligence proved crucial for the Soviet counteroffensive in the Battle of Moscow, which in turn determined the outcome of the war. Based on rich material from declassified Soviet archives, this is a comprehensive biography of one of the greatest spies who ever lived.
Pages: 448, Year of Publication: 0428, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm