KGB's Poison Factory
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- Last seen at $25.10 at Amazon on Nov 12.
Our take on the KGB's Poison Factory
This historical non-fiction work investigates the history of state-sponsored assassinations by Russian intelligence agencies from the Cheka to the modern FSB. Author Boris Volodarsky, a former military intelligence officer, details the development of specialized toxins and delivery methods used to eliminate political enemies. It serves as a comprehensive reference for readers interested in espionage, Cold War history, and the Litvinenko case.
- Written by a former military intelligence insider
- Detailed timeline from Lenin to the 21st century
- Extensive research on specific poisoning techniques
- Contextualizes the 2006 Litvinenko assassination
- Dense historical detail may be slow for casual readers
- Focuses heavily on technical and operational history over narrative
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KGB's Poison Factory price history
Lowest price we've seen: $25.10 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
What reviewers say
Readers value the book for its deep dive into the secretive world of Russian 'Laboratory 12' and its technical accuracy regarding chemical warfare.
- Historical ScopePraisedReviewers appreciate the continuity shown between early Soviet tactics and modern operations.
- Technical DetailPraisedThe descriptions of poison development and delivery mechanisms are noted for their specificity.
- ReadabilityMixedWhile informative, some find the volume of names and dates difficult to track.
About the KGB's Poison Factory
Questions and answers
- Does this book cover the Alexander Litvinenko case?
- Yes, the book uses the 2006 London poisoning as a primary case study to illustrate long-standing Russian intelligence tactics.
- Is the author a credible source on this topic?
- Boris Volodarsky is a former Russian military intelligence officer and an established expert in special operations history.
- What time period does the book cover?
- It spans from the early 20th-century Cheka under Lenin through the KGB era to the modern FSB.
- Is this a biography or a history book?
- It is primarily a historical and operational analysis of a specific department within Russian intelligence rather than a single person's life story.
- Where is the KGB's Poison Factory cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $25.10, as of our latest check.
