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Corruption & Scandals, Communism by Region, 20th Century American History - Cold War, General & Miscellaneous U.S. Political Biography, Communist Parties & Movements, Spies - Biography, United States - Espionage

Witness

by Whittaker Chambers, John Fox
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Overview

Witness has changed the lives of countless readers since it was first published in 1952. This 50th Anniversary Edition recounts Whittaker Chambers' early work with the Communist Party, his later renunciation of communism, and the astounding Hiss-Chambers spy trial in a book that packs the emotional wallop-and literary power-of a classic Russian novel.

Synopsis

Witness has changed the lives of countless readers since it was first published in 1952. This 50th Anniversary Edition recounts Whittaker Chambers' early work with the Communist Party, his later renunciation of communism, and the astounding Hiss-Chambers spy trial in a book that packs the emotional wallop-and literary power-of a classic Russian novel.

The New Criterion - Hilton Kramer

One of the few indispensable autobiographies ever written by an American — and one of the best written too... It deserves to be recognized as a first class achievement.

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Hilton Kramer

One of the few indispensable autobiographies ever written by an American β€” and one of the best written too... It deserves to be recognized as a first class achievement.
β€” The New Criterion

Book Details

Published
August 1, 1987
Publisher
Regnery Publishing, Inc., An Eagle Publishing Company
Pages
808
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780895267894

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