Jonathan Schneer

Jonathan Schneer is an American historian and professor emeritus at Georgia Institute of Technology, specialising in modern British history. His book The Lockhart Plot tells the gripping true story of the 1918 conspiracy by British agents to overthrow the Bolshevik government in Russia, centred on the diplomat and spy Robert Bruce Lockhart. Schneer brings meticulous archival research and compelling narrative skill to this extraordinary chapter of espionage history, revealing the audacity, chaos, and consequences of early Western intervention in revolutionary Russia. Available as an audiobook and in print, The Lockhart Plot appeals to history enthusiasts and listeners who enjoy true stories of espionage, diplomacy, and political intrigue.