Epstein, Edward Jay

Dossier : The Secret History of Armand Hammer

New York: Random House, 1996. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; Dust jacket is now protected in a Mylar sleeve; has the price intact and is without flaw. 9.5 inches tall; 418 pages with an index.

The biography presents Hammer not merely as a businessman but as a figure whose actions had significant geopolitical implications. Epstein uncovers Hammer's extensive dealings with the Soviet Union, portraying him as a conduit for Soviet espionage activities in the United States during the early 20th century. Through access to newly available Soviet archives and FBI files, Epstein paints a picture of Hammer as a man who blurred the lines between business and espionage, often to the detriment of American interests.

Beyond his international dealings, Epstein also explores Hammer's personal life, revealing a man who constructed a public persona that often contradicted his private actions. The biography sheds light on Hammer's manipulative relationships, fraudulent art dealings, and efforts to distance himself from his Jewish heritage, all of which contribute to a portrait of a man driven by self-interest and a desire for power.

Subjects: Armand Hammer, Soviet-American Relations, Corporate Espionage, Political Corruption, Cold War History, Biography, Political History, Corporate Scandal

Item #20408
ISBN: 0679448020

Price: $24.00