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Review(s) from previous edition
"Some of the most vigorous, ironic and generous-hearted prose of any historian of our day... magnificent.
- Fred Inglis, The Independent
"Very well written, interesting, and full of stimulating digressions." - Fraser J. Harbutt, American Historical Review
"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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