Inspired
Since reading Natasha Walter's "A Quiet Life", I've been inspired to know the history of the Communist movement and Soviet Espionage in general and the Cambridge ring in particular.
To that end, so far I've re-read "Dupes", by Paul Kengor, which I highly recommend, "The Black Book of the American Left" (David Horowitz), another I rate five star (and quite personal for me since I basically followed his trajectory, and for much the same reasons).
I'm now reading "Stalin's Englishman", the title of which I read incorrectly, thinking it was "...Englishmen" (it's actually a biography of Guy Burgess, one of the Cambridge 5). I'd rate that a 3, because it covers more of his private life rather than dealing with his motivations and dealings with his Soviet handlers.
There is so much history to know. Having read "The Human Web: A Bird's-Eye view of world History, I'm aching to know more and more. It is invaluable in understanding how we got here and where we're headed.
Unfortunately, I'm not very optimistic.
To that end, so far I've re-read "Dupes", by Paul Kengor, which I highly recommend, "The Black Book of the American Left" (David Horowitz), another I rate five star (and quite personal for me since I basically followed his trajectory, and for much the same reasons).
I'm now reading "Stalin's Englishman", the title of which I read incorrectly, thinking it was "...Englishmen" (it's actually a biography of Guy Burgess, one of the Cambridge 5). I'd rate that a 3, because it covers more of his private life rather than dealing with his motivations and dealings with his Soviet handlers.
There is so much history to know. Having read "The Human Web: A Bird's-Eye view of world History, I'm aching to know more and more. It is invaluable in understanding how we got here and where we're headed.
Unfortunately, I'm not very optimistic.
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