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JULIUS AND ETHEL ROSENBERG : SPIES OR SCAPEGOATS? YOU MAKE THE CALL!
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First published August 31, 2014
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June 6, 2016
Very short.
Not really a book, more like a pamphlet. The basic facts about Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. I would have liked a bit more info and the aftermath of the case. Especially for their children.
Not really a book, more like a pamphlet. The basic facts about Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. I would have liked a bit more info and the aftermath of the case. Especially for their children.
January 30, 2015
I remember listening to the execution of the Rosenberg’s on the Radio (June 19 1953). I have read over the years articles claiming their innocents and others their guilt. So when I saw the title of this book “Julius and Ethel Rosenberg-Spies or Scapegoats? You Make the Call” By Joe Bruno I decided it sounded as it might answer the question of their guilt or innocents.
Bruno has written a clear and concise essay that lays out the known facts of the case. The essay is well written and is presented in chronological order. The essay is well researched and documented. As the story progresses I began to compare events and the legal proof with the standards of the 1940s and early 1950s to today’s standards. I just cannot see from what I understand of today’s legal standard of proof that Ethel may not have been charged never mind executed. If she was charged she probably would have had a minor sentence. If I read the book correctly she was only charged, as a threat to make her turn on her husband and give up names of other people. She called their bluff and died. After you read the essay do you agree with me or not?
Joe Bruno is the author of a series of books about the New York Mob. He writes in the style of a crime reporter, in that fast pace, concise, just the facts style. I have enjoyed this e-book so much I am going to look up some of Bruno’s other books and give them a try. This e-book is short just 80 pages. I read the e-book on my Kindle app for my iPad.
Bruno has written a clear and concise essay that lays out the known facts of the case. The essay is well written and is presented in chronological order. The essay is well researched and documented. As the story progresses I began to compare events and the legal proof with the standards of the 1940s and early 1950s to today’s standards. I just cannot see from what I understand of today’s legal standard of proof that Ethel may not have been charged never mind executed. If she was charged she probably would have had a minor sentence. If I read the book correctly she was only charged, as a threat to make her turn on her husband and give up names of other people. She called their bluff and died. After you read the essay do you agree with me or not?
Joe Bruno is the author of a series of books about the New York Mob. He writes in the style of a crime reporter, in that fast pace, concise, just the facts style. I have enjoyed this e-book so much I am going to look up some of Bruno’s other books and give them a try. This e-book is short just 80 pages. I read the e-book on my Kindle app for my iPad.
April 19, 2015
An interesting look at the Rosenberg case, though it doesn't really make a case for the scapegoat theory - given the times, the Rosenbergs seemed to be unrepentant Communists (not that anyone needs to repent their affiliations unless they were Nazis). The brother certainly doesn't come out smelling of roses in this work, though, but double jeopardy prevents any justice.
If you're a student of this rather sorry era of American history, you may want to give this one a read for a good summary of the Rosenberg case.
If you're a student of this rather sorry era of American history, you may want to give this one a read for a good summary of the Rosenberg case.
September 13, 2015
Julius and Ethel were named as spies. They feed the Russians important information about the atomic bomb and other secrets which put the people of America at risk. An interesting read.
April 29, 2015
Short but good book giving the entire story of the Rosenbergs. The author starts with the foreknowledge of what we know today and with an attitude that Julius is a "creep" so we know how things will turn out and are aware of the author's opinion from the get go. I haven't studied this case but am aware of it and the change in public opinion over the years and the knowledge that has come to light in more recent years. While the author tells the story giving us knowledge that wasn't known publicly at the time he does leave some surprises for when then were revealed many years later. Although public opinion often swayed towards claiming this husband & wife had been martyred by the anti-red cause, the author's take and the general opinion today is that Julius was justly accused and sentenced. On the other hand, while the author may be a bit heavy-handed against Ethel, popular opinion is generally still open to debate on the extent, if any, of her involvement but it's generally agreed, with the author also being sympathetic to, her punishment being unjustly harsh. I learned quite a bit of information about more recent events that I hadn't known and found the book easy to read. I would have preferred if the author had released details chronologically as they unfolded though to make the story more interesting rather than journalistic.
June 28, 2015
JULIUS AND ETHEL ROSENBERG - SPIES OR SCAPEGOATS? YOU MAKE THE CALL! This true crime story is yet another gripping tantalizing read by Joe Bruno. Easy to get absorbed into this scandalous story of the Rosenberg’s. My moms maiden name but I doubt there is a connection. I would think not?
As far as the debate over innocence or guilt the verdict is still out. Still, this is a mesmerizing book that I read in a fury. Great reading and enjoined the authors style in which he goes about giving the jaw-dropping details.
As far as the debate over innocence or guilt the verdict is still out. Still, this is a mesmerizing book that I read in a fury. Great reading and enjoined the authors style in which he goes about giving the jaw-dropping details.
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