Invitation to an Inquest

by Walter Schneir, Miriam Schneir

Classis study of the rosenberg "Atom Spy" case updated with 3 new chapters.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, True Crime, Espionage, American History

522 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1965

About the author

Jewis-American investigative writer.

Schneir wrote two books on the case about the Rosenburgs together with his wife.

In his books he doubted the guilt of the Rosenburgs and also claimed the Rosenburgs wern't the ones who leaked the secrets to the Soviet Union.

Reviews

[Maryann Zulueta · Rating 4 out of 5]

even though some verdicts have changed since book was written it is still worthwhile to read this well researched and thought provoking book which shows the impact of a so called trial by the media despite international sympathy re the severity of death sentence--especially for mrs rosenberg(written by dianne, not by maryann)

[Judith Leipold · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am writing this review 55 years after reading the book. I know other truths have been revealed since 2015 that disproves the Schnier's premise of total innocence BUT the book did point out valid arguments for the couple being set up by brother and sister in law and scores of other truths that went ignored or buried by our justice system. We know now of Ethel's innocence and her character which was detailed in the book. Her devotion to her family, her husband and children was apparent. Her moral fiber inspired me then, and remained with me through the decades of my own growth and life. Their sons always remained in my mind. I followed them as they grew up, went to college and began their own paths in life. The book impacted me and remains unforgettable. At the time, the Schneirs did their best to present their beliefs. They did it with great writing, research, and premises. The fact they didn't get it "all" right is secondary. They deserve a better place in history, as did the Rosenbergs.