The Empire under threat was the watchword of the British government at the beginning of the twentieth century. Here is an entertaining selection of agents whose exploits are little known to the general public. are little known to the general public.
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John Fisher is an historian at the Public Record Office who specialises in the secret service. He has an unrivalled knowledge of the material and has produced a stream of articles based on his research. His book on Curzon and British Imperialism in the Middle East, 1916-19, was published in 1999 by CUP.
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Totally absorbing reading from first page to last,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gentleman Spies: Intelligence Agents in the British Empire and Beyond (Hardcover)
Gentleman Spies: Intelligence Agents In The British Empire And Beyond by historian John Fisher is a truly fascinating and informative look at political undermining between nations since before the first world war. The evolution of a British foreign intelligence bureau, originally called SIS and which later evolved into the legendary MI6, whose mission was to specifically provide vital information about activities stemming from the furthest corners of the British empire, is presented with incredible anecdotal tales of intrigue and deceit. An amazing, deftly researched look at the cutthroat machinations of international history, Gentleman Spies is totally absorbing reading from first page to last!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally absorbing reading from first page to last!,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gentleman Spies: Intelligence Agents in the British Empire and Beyond (Hardcover)
Gentleman Spies: Intelligence Agents In The British Empire And Beyond by historian John Fisher is a truly fascinating and informative look at political undermining between nations since before the first world war. The evolution of a British foreign intelligence bureau, originally called SIS and which later evolved into the legendary MI6, whose mission was to specifically provide vital information about activities stemming from the furthest corners of the British empire, is presented with incredible anecdotal tales of intrigue and deceit. An amazing, deftly researched look at the cutthroat machinations of international history, Gentleman Spies is totally absorbing reading from first page to last!
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