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"An insightful book about a formidable metaphor we thought we knew so well." - Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Journal of American History "Very well written, interesting, and full of stimulating digressions." - Fraser J. Harbutt, American Historical Review "Magnificent" - Fred Inglis, The Independent "Wright's style carries the reader into hearfelt sympathy with one personality or episode after another." - Tom Nairn, London Review of Books, 23 "It is insightful, anecdotal and episodic." - Alex Danchev, THES "Superbly written... An exhilarating journey which captivates the reader's attention from beginning to end." - Marcus
Papadopoulos, Tribune "Wright is a witty and imaginative writer." - Lewis Jones, Financial Times Magazine "A profoundly moral work...fine work of cultural history" - Andrew Roberts. First Post "I have read it from cover to cover, and have enjoyed every page" - Noel Malcolm, Sunday Telegraph "Sprightly and readable... the great strength of Wright's quietly inspiring book is that it hums with contemporary relevance" - David Schneider, Sunday Times "...stimulating, amusing... fascinating adventure ride of a book." - Frederick Taylor, Literary Review "A work of impressive scholarship that adds much to our understanding of the roots of cold war
rhetoric and attitudes" - P. D. Smith, Guardian Review "A work of wit, style and waggish erudition. I was informed and delighted by its originality." - John le Carre "intriguing anecdotes" - Eleanor Lee, New Statesman
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