Andrew Lownie Livres

Focusing on the life of a notable yet often overlooked Scottish writer, this biography delves into the complexities of their character and contributions to literature. It explores their unique perspective, influences, and the impact of their work on the literary landscape, revealing insights that highlight their significance in Scotland's cultural history. Through detailed research and analysis, the book aims to shed light on the writer's legacy and the reasons behind their enigmatic status.

Guy Burgess is the most important, complex and fascinating of 'The Cambridge Spies' - the group of British men recruited to pass intelligence to the Soviets during World War Two and the Cold War. Burgess's story takes us from his student days in 1930s Cambridge, where he was first approached by Soviet scouts, through his daring infiltration of the BBC and the British government, to his final escape to Russia and lonely, tragic-comic exile there. In this definitive biography, Andrew Lownie uncovers the true depths of Burgess's penetration and betrayal of the British Intelligence Service. His close personal relationships with several high profile men and women are examined - including his friendship with Winston Churchill and his family. Through interviews with over 100 people who knew Burgess personally, many of whom have never spoken about him before, and the discovery of hitherto secret files on the Cambridge Spies, Andrew Lownie reveals a completely new and intriguing picture of Guy Burgess.

The extraordinary true story of Guy Burgess, the man at the heart of the Cambridge Spy Ring and a linchpin of Cold War espionage.

The explosive new book by the bestselling author of The Mountbattens.

The intimate story of a unique marriage spanning the heights of British glamour and power that descends into infidelity, manipulation, and disaster through the heart of the twentieth century. DICKIE MOUNTBATTEN: A major figure behind his nephew Philip's marriage to Queen Elizabeth II and instrumental in the royal family taking the Mountbatten name, he was Supreme Allied Commander of South East Asia during World War II and the last Viceroy of India. EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN: Once the richest woman in Britain—and a playgirl who enjoyed numerous affairs—she emerged from World War II as a magnetic and talented humanitarian worker who was loved throughout the­ world. From British high society to the South of France, from the battlefields of Burma to the Viceroy's House, The Mountbattens is a rich and filmic story of a powerful partnership, revealing the truth behind a carefully curated legend. Was Mountbatten one of the outstanding leaders of his generation, or a man over-promoted because of his royal birth, high-level connections, film-star looks and ruthless self-promotion? What is the true story behind controversies such as the Dieppe Raid and Indian Partition, the love affair between Edwina and Nehru, and Mountbatten's assassination in 1979?

Drawing on four years of research around the world, a new biography of the glamorous couple behind the modern royal family, from the award-winning author Andrew Lownie.

Edinburgh's rich literary heritage is highlighted, showcasing its significance as a hub for renowned writers and influential works. The city’s unique cultural landscape has inspired countless authors, contributing to its reputation as a literary capital. The narrative explores the connections between the city and its literary figures, emphasizing the lasting impact of Edinburgh on the world of literature.

Guy Burgess ? gł�wnodowodzący ?siatki z Cambridge?, najgroźniejszej grupy agenturalnej ZSRR w Anglii w XX stuleciu. Po raz pierwszy jego biografia ukazuje się w języku polskim.Wyrafinowany angielski dżentelmen, członek klub�w, sybaryta, uwielbiany w najwyższym towarzystwie. Jednocześnie niechluj, nałogowy pijak i homoseksualista. Bywalec salon�w i najpodlejszych paryskich burdeli dla pederast�w. Znajomy Churchilla, przyjaciel wielu polityk�w, typowany na stanowisko ministerialne. Barwna, porywająca i po dziś dzień niebywale kontrowersyjna postać. Bohater licznych książek, film�w i sztuk teatralnych. Jedna z ikon brytyjskiej kultury popularnej.Zarazem jednak zaprzedany Moskwie szpieg, przekazujący GRU najtajniejsze brytyjskie tajemnice państwowe. To dzięki jego raportom Stalin zdecydował się w 1939 roku podpisać układ z Hitlerem. Jego doniesienia zadecydowały o poczynaniach Moskwy w powojennym ONZ oraz o jej polityce wobec planu Marshalla; on udostępniał Rosjanom amerykańsko-brytyjskie tajemnice atomowe. To jego działania doprowadziły do sytuacji, w kt�rej Rosjanie z g�ry znali zamiary brytyjskiego wywiadu i kontrwywiadu.Salonowy marksista obnoszący podczas demonstracji organizowanych przez komunist�w sw�j krawat absolwent�w ekskluzywnej szkoły w Eton. Agent, a jednocześnie werbownik szpieg�w. Zmarł zgorzkniały w ZSRR, żyjąc od 1951 roku na łaskawym chlebie GRU.