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SIDNEY REILLY

SIDNEY REILLY

FromThe Jewish Lives Podcast


SIDNEY REILLY

FromThe Jewish Lives Podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Said to be the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s iconic James Bond character, Sidney Reilly (c. 1873–1925) is one of the most colorful and best–known spies of the 20th century.Join us with historian Benny Morris, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Sidney Reilly: Master Spy, as we sift through the reality and the myth of Reilly’s life and uncover a fascinating portrait of one of the most intriguing figures from the golden age of spies. 
Released:
Oct 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (56)

The Jewish Lives Podcast is a monthly show that explores the lives of influential Jewish figures. Hosted by Alessandra Wollner, each episode includes an interview with an acclaimed Jewish Lives author. Jewish Lives is a prizewinning series of biography published by Yale University Press and the Leon D. Black Foundation. Join us as we explore the Jewish experience together.