Meaning of Treason Rebecca West 1952 Revised Hardcover Atomic Spies Red Board
by Rebecca West
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The Meaning of Treason by Rebecca West (1952, Vintage Hardcover) Up for sale is a vintage hardcover copy of "The Meaning of Treason" by legendary journalist, critic, and novelist Rebecca West. Published in London in 1952 by The Reprint Society, this is the highly sought-after Second Enlarged and Revised Edition. It contains two massive, critical additional chapters tracking the high-profile trials of Cold War Atomic Espionage. It is an essential addition for collectors of Cold War history, espionage literature, and vintage political journalism. Synopsis Using her incisive, award-winning journalistic style, Rebecca West reports directly from the courtroom galleries of post-war Britain. This expanded 1952 edition is particularly famous for its two new chapters detailing the high-stakes world of atomic spy rings, analyzing how isolation, greed, and ideological disillusionment led citizens to betray their country to foreign powers. The Meaning of Treason is Rebecca West’s acclaimed examination of treason cases in British history, focusing on espionage, collaboration, and loyalty during and after World War II. Combining legal analysis, historical research, and literary insight, West explores the motivations behind acts of betrayal and their impact on society. Author: Rebecca West Publisher: The Reprint Society (London) Publication Year: 1952 Format: Hardcover (No Dust Jacket) Edition: Second Enlarged & Revised Edition Fiction/Nonfiction: Nonfiction Intended Audience: Adults, Young
- Publisher: Reprint Society
- Year: 1952
- Printing: later
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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