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Concise Histories of Intelligence: The Russian FSB

Concise Histories of Intelligence: The Russian FSB

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Our take on the Concise Histories of Intelligence: The Russian FSB

A short scholarly history of Russia's Federal Security Service by Kevin P. Riehle, published by Georgetown University Press. It traces the FSB from its Soviet predecessors through its post-1991 expansion into domestic security, counterintelligence and political power. At 216 pages it is a compact academic primer rather than a narrative history, aimed at students, researchers and serious general readers. It sits alongside Riehle's other intelligence histories and is more focused and current than broad surveys of Russian security services.

Best forStudents of intelligence and security studiesReaders following Russian politics and espionageResearchers who want a short, sourced referenceGeneral readers moving beyond news coverage of the FSB
Pros
  • Written by a recognized intelligence historian
  • Compact 216-page format covers a lot of ground
  • Published by an academic press with scholarly sourcing
  • Covers the post-Soviet period most general books skip
  • Organized for study, with chapters and clear structure
Cons
  • Academic tone and advanced reading level
  • Too brief for readers wanting deep operational detail
  • Little on the FSB's day-to-day field work
  • Not a narrative history for casual readers

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Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Genre
History & ArcheologySource
Author Name
Riehle, Kevin P.
Book Format Type
Paperback
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Main Genre
Non-fiction
Subgenre
History
Book Author
Riehle, Kevin P.
Book Language
English
Book Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Book Dimensions
15.24 x 1.91 x 22.23 cm
Book Weight
327 g
Page Count
216 pages
Chapters
Yes
Edition Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Original Language
English
Translated Language
No
Age Range
18 years and up
Target Audience
Adults
Skill Level
Advanced
Typical Users
Adults

Questions and answers

Is this a good first book on the FSB?
Yes, if you want a short, reliable academic overview. It assumes some interest in Russian politics and intelligence, so complete beginners may want a general Russian history first.
How does it differ from other books on Russian intelligence?
It focuses specifically on the FSB rather than the KGB or foreign intelligence, and it carries the story into the post-Soviet era. That makes it narrower and more current than broad surveys.
Is it readable for a non-academic?
It is written for adults at an advanced reading level, so the prose is dense but clear. Casual readers may find it dry compared with narrative spy histories.
Does it cover the FSB's Soviet origins?
Yes, it traces the service back to its Soviet predecessor agencies before covering its post-1991 role. The emphasis is on how the FSB evolved into its current form.
What edition and format is this?
This is the English-language paperback from Georgetown University Press, 216 pages. It is not a translation.
Where is the Concise Histories of Intelligence: The Russian FSB cheapest?
At Surprise Castle, for $17.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Concise Histories of Intelligence: The Russian FSB?
12 stores we checked sell it, including Surprise Castle, AbeBooks.com, Half Price Books, Better World Books, Walmart.

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