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Part One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One

Behind the Bastards

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The Story of Prince Zaharoff

Zaharoff persuaded his wife that it was imperative they leave the country. The idol lasted little more than a month, then sending trouble perhaps alerted by news from Constantinople. He gave the impression that he was engaged in important diplomatic missions for the Russian government and had acquired enemies who, abetted by police, were on his tail.

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