Gentleman Spies: Intelligence Agents in the British Empire and Beyond

by John Fisher

Based on original research in the Public Records Office, this book examines the world of the secret service in the last days of the British Empire before and immediately after World War I. Beset by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750926988
• ISBN13: 9780750926980
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Sutton Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Totally absorbing reading from first page to last

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!