Chionna, Jackie Ui
Queen of Codes: The Secret Life of Emily Anderson, Britain's Greatest Female Code Breaker
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472295507
- author:
- Chionna, Jackie Ui
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Headline Book Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
For too long, the story of British codebreaking has been told as a men's tale, ignoring the significant contributions of women. Emily Anderson was a leading figure in British intelligence for over three decades, playing key roles in both World Wars and working at the heart of the codebreaking effort. Her work was marked by secrecy and discretion, but also by a passion for music that would take her to the forefront of musicology.
This new narrative sheds light on the life of Emily Anderson, a woman whose activities were largely unknown to her closest contacts. With new material and sources, The Queen of Codes reveals the remarkable story of a woman who was a top three female codebreaker in the world, and who was awarded the Order of Merit First Class by Germany in 1961.
Anderson's life was marked by both her work and her personal relationships, which were unconventional for the time. This book tells her story in a way that is both fascinating and surprising, and provides a fresh perspective on a period of history that has often been overlooked.
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