Corera, Gordon

MI6: Life and Death in the British Secret Service

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ISBN 13:
9780753828335
author:
Corera, Gordon
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W&N
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13 x 3.4 cm
Genre:
Biography, War & Espionage, Espionage
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.83

Description

The secret history of MI6 is revealed in this unique and unprecedented insight into the British Secret Service. From the Cold War to the present day, Gordon Corera sheds light on the reality behind the fiction of espionage, exploring the people and relationships that shape the world of espionage. Corera's narrative delves into the transformation of MI6 from a gung-ho, amateurish organisation to its modern incarnation, highlighting the triumphs and disasters that have defined the agency. Drawing on exclusive interviews and access to first-hand accounts, the book provides a gripping and human story of the individual spies who have shaped the course of history. With the grand dramas of the Cold War and beyond serving as the backdrop, this book offers a compelling look at the human side of espionage, revealing the danger, drama, intrigue, and moral ambiguities that come with working for British intelligence.

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