Is this a modern history of Soviet espionage?

No. It is a reprint of an older work, so it reflects what was known and believed when it was written. For post-Cold War findings, pair it with a recent scholarly history.

Richard Hirsch. The book is issued as part of a public-domain preservation series rather than a newly commissioned edition.

Is the text complete?

The publisher states the work is reproduced to keep it available to the public. Reprints of this kind generally reproduce the original text as scanned.

Can I share or copy it?

Yes. The publisher states the work is in the public domain in the United States and possibly elsewhere, so copying and distribution are permitted there.

Does it cover Canada as well as the US?

The title promises Russian espionage across North America, so both countries fall within its scope. The depth given to each varies by chapter.

Richard Hirsch

The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America

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Our take on the The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America

The Soviet Spies is Richard Hirsch's account of Russian espionage operations in North America, reissued as a public-domain preservation reprint. It covers the networks, agents and tradecraft of Soviet intelligence work in the US and Canada as understood when the book was written. It suits readers of Cold War history and espionage who want a period primary source rather than a modern synthesis. Because it is a scanned legacy text, expect dated framing and reproduction artifacts that newer espionage histories do not have.

Best forCold War history readersEspionage and intelligence buffsReaders who want period primary sourcesStudents researching early Soviet spy networks

Pros

Covers Soviet spy networks and tradecraft in the US and Canada
A period account, useful as a primary source
Public domain, so it can be freely copied and shared
Part of a scholarly preservation program

Cons

Written decades ago; no recent research or declassified findings
Reprint of an old text, so scan and typesetting quality can vary
Dated language and Cold War framing throughout
No index, notes or new introduction promised

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About the The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America

The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America is a book by Richard Hirsch. It covers the history of Russian espionage in North America.

This edition is a reproduction of a work that scholars have selected as culturally important. The work is in the public domain in the United States, and it may be freely copied and distributed there.

Title: The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America
Author: Richard Hirsch
Category: Books
Copyright status: Public domain in the United States

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Questions and answers

Is this a modern history of Soviet espionage?: No. It is a reprint of an older work, so it reflects what was known and believed when it was written. For post-Cold War findings, pair it with a recent scholarly history.
Who wrote it?: Richard Hirsch. The book is issued as part of a public-domain preservation series rather than a newly commissioned edition.
Is the text complete?: The publisher states the work is reproduced to keep it available to the public. Reprints of this kind generally reproduce the original text as scanned.
Can I share or copy it?: Yes. The publisher states the work is in the public domain in the United States and possibly elsewhere, so copying and distribution are permitted there.
Does it cover Canada as well as the US?: The title promises Russian espionage across North America, so both countries fall within its scope. The depth given to each varies by chapter.
Where is the The Soviet Spies: The Story of Russian Espionage in North America cheapest?: At Walmart, for $30.21, as of our latest check.

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