Agents of Influence

How the KGB Subverted Western Democracies

Mark Hollingsworth

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English

One World
01 August 2023

Biography: historical, political & military; History; The Cold War; Freemasonry & secret societies; Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship; Espionage & secret services

Agents of Influence reveals the secret history of an intelligence agency gone out of control, accountable to no one but itself and intent on subverting Western politics on a near-inconceivable scale. In 1985, 1,300 KGB officers were stationed in the USA. The FBI only had 350 counter-intelligence officers. Since the early days of the Cold War, the KGB seduced parliamentarians and diplomats, infiltrated the highest echelons of the Civil Service, and planted fake news in papers across the world.

More disturbingly, it never stopped. Putin is a KGB man through and through. Journalist Mark Hollingworth reveals how disinformation, kompromat and secret surveillance continue to play key roles in Russia’s war with Ukraine. It’s frighteningly easy to threaten Western democracy – but we can, and must, defend it.

By: Mark Hollingsworth
Imprint: One World
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 28mm
ISBN: 9780861542161
ISBN 10: 0861542169
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Hollingsworth regularly contributes to The Times, the Financial Times, Observer, Sunday Times and the Guardian. He is the author of nine previous books, including Londongrad: The Inside Story of the Oligarchs (Fourth Estate, 2010).

Reviews for Agents of Influence: How the KGB Subverted Western Democracies

'A racy and readable account of a range of Soviet intelligence operations carried out during the Cold War.' -- Telegraph ‘An enjoyable read’ -- The Times 'Entertaining.' -- Tablet 'A gripping story filled with remarkable revelations.' -- Tom Bower, author of Revenge 'From honey traps to hit jobs, the plot twists like The Third Man in post-war Vienna. Mark Hollingsworth ably traces the history of active measures from Lenin’s Chekists to the present day. Deeply researched, fluently written and insightful, this book is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the threat Putin’s Russia poses to us here in Britain.' -- Edward Lucas, author of Deception 'A valuable account of an important and highly topical subject – Russian intelligence operations against the West… A must-read for anyone wishing to understand the origins of the malign mindset and obsession of Vladmir Putin and his acolytes.' -- Christopher Steele, former MI6 officer in Russia, 1990-93