Witness by Whittaker Chambers
"Witness" is a gripping autobiography that chronicles the author's life as a Communist party member, his espionage activities for the Soviet Union, and his eventual renunciation of communism. The book also details his role as the key witness in the 1948 Alger Hiss trial, a high-profile case that had a major impact on American politics during the Cold War. The narrative explores themes of ideology, betrayal, and redemption, and provides a unique perspective on the ideological battles of the 20th century.
The 1689th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 808
- Words
- 165,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- 23rd on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)