The last Cambridge spy : John Cairncross, Bletchley codebreaker and Soviet double agent
Smith, Christopher, 1986-2019
Book
John Cairncross was among the most damaging spies of the 20th century. A member of the infamous Cambridge spy ring, he leaked highly sensitive documents from Bletchley Park, MI6 and the Treasury to the Soviet Union - including the first Atomic secrets and raw decrypts from Enigma and Tunny that influenced the outcome of the Battle of Kursk. Based on newly released archival materials, this biography covers the life and espionage of this singularly important spy.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles Library | Adult Non Fiction | 920 CAIHardback | Available |
Main title:
Author:
Smith, Christopher, 1986-, author
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : The History Press, 2019.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780750981477 (hbk)
Dewey class:
327.1247041092920 CAI
Language:
English
Subject:
Cairncross, JohnGreat Britain. Government Communications Headquarters -- HistoryWorld War, 1939-1945 -- CryptographyWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Electronic intellegence -- Great BritainSpies -- Soviet Union -- BiographySpies -- Great Britain -- BiographyWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Secret serviceEspionage, Soviet -- Great Britain
BRN:
2806477