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Stalin's Apostles with Antonia Senior - Gloucester History Festival Special

April 16, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In the world of espionage, few stories are as captivating and controversial as that of the Cambridge Five. This group of British spies, who sold secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, has been romanticized in popular culture as heroic figures battling against the establishment. But what if the truth is far more complex? In this blog post, we explore the myths surrounding the Cambridge Five, their true motivations, and how they fit into Stalin's overarching strategy for Europe.Grab a copy of Stalin's Apostles https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781399727891If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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