The Cold War's Secret Agent: How One Spy Brought Down an Empire
Bernadine Moyer
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step into the gripping tale of a covert agent who played a pivotal role in the Cold War's dramatic conclusion. This meticulously researched book unveils the extraordinary life and perilous missions of a secret agent whose actions shaped the course of history.Within these pages, you will witness firsthand the agent's thrilling adventures and daring escapades. From infiltrating enemy territory to engaging in high-stakes espionage, each chapter reveals the extraordinary skills, unwavering determination, and profound impact this unsung hero had on the world stage.This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in Cold War history, espionage thrillers, and the hidden stories that have shaped our world. It is a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of those who served in the shadows, ensuring the preservation of freedom and democracy.
Duration - 2h 35m.
Author - Bernadine Moyer.
Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Jost Allmeling ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step into the gripping tale of a covert agent who played a pivotal role in the Cold War's dramatic conclusion. This meticulously researched book unveils the extraordinary life and perilous missions of a secret agent whose actions shaped the course of history.Within these pages, you will witness firsthand the agent's thrilling adventures and daring escapades. From infiltrating enemy territory to engaging in high-stakes espionage, each chapter reveals the extraordinary skills, unwavering determination, and profound impact this unsung hero had on the world stage.This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in Cold War history, espionage thrillers, and the hidden stories that have shaped our world. It is a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of those who served in the shadows, ensuring the preservation of freedom and democracy. Duration - 2h 35m. Author - Bernadine Moyer. Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Jost Allmeling ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Recruiter 3
Duration:00:00:03
The World on the Brink 3
Duration:00:06:48
The Enigma of Oleg Penkovsky 7
Duration:00:05:44
Chapter 2: The Spymaster 12
Duration:00:00:03
The Rise of James Jesus Angleton 12
Duration:00:05:22
The Cult of Counterespionage 15
Duration:00:06:30
Chapter 3: The Rendezvous 21
Duration:00:00:03
Operation Snowman 21
Duration:00:05:11
The Midnight Meetings 24
Duration:00:06:04
Chapter 4: The Critical Evidence 29
Duration:00:00:04
The Cuban Missile Crisis 29
Duration:00:07:43
The Secret Photographs 34
Duration:00:06:44
Chapter 5: The Mole Hunt 39
Duration:00:00:03
The KGB's Counter-Operation 39
Duration:00:05:48
Angleton's Paranoia 43
Duration:00:06:31
Chapter 6: The Betrayal 48
Duration:00:00:03
Penkovsky's Capture 48
Duration:00:07:55
The Trial and Execution 53
Duration:00:05:45
Chapter 7: The Aftermath 58
Duration:00:00:03
The Impact on the Cold War 58
Duration:00:06:43
The Legacy of Penkovsky and Angleton 62
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 8: The Kennedy Assassination 67
Duration:00:00:04
The Conspiracy Theories 67
Duration:00:07:00
The Role of the CIA 72
Duration:00:07:39
Chapter 9: The Watergate Scandal 77
Duration:00:00:04
Nixon and the CIA 77
Duration:00:06:39
The Burglary and the Cover-Up 81
Duration:00:07:26
Chapter 10: The Fall of the Soviet Union 87
Duration:00:00:04
Gorbachev's Reforms 87
Duration:00:05:56
The Collapse of the Iron Curtain 91
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 11: The Lessons of History 95
Duration:00:00:04
The Importance of Trust 95
Duration:00:06:05
The Dangers of Paranoia 99
Duration:00:06:12
Chapter 12: The Spy's Legacy 104
Duration:00:00:04
Penkovsky's Heroism 104
Duration:00:05:22
Angleton's Misdeeds 107
Duration:00:07:37