Imperial Spies Invade Russia: The British Intelligence Interventions, 1918 (Contributions in Military Studies, Number 131)

Plotke, A.J.

ISBN 10: 0313286116 / ISBN 13: 9780313286117

Edité par Greenwood Press, 1993

First edition. An exceptional copy. 1993 Hard Cover. xiv, [2], 283, [7] pp. 8vo. "This first history of British Imperial interventions in widely distant geographic areas in north and south Russia at the end of World War I describes the invention of a new kind of intelligence system. This careful study based on an extensive use of documents provides interesting lessons for dealing with Russia today at a similar turning point. Historians, Russian specialists, intelligence professionals, and others will find this a fascinating account of dirty deeds and a helpful analysis of intelligence planning and coordination. This history shows how intelligence was used as a substitute for open diplomacy and how the interventions were turned to economic advantage for both Britain and Canada. The system of intelligence is analyzed in terms of planning, tactics, communications, trade, transport, field operations and networks and coordination. Each of the interventions in the north and south are described in detail. Notes and a lengthy bibliography also offer important evidence of the remarkable events that took place. N° de réf. du vendeur 2348948

Synopsis :

This first history of British Imperial interventions in widely distant geographic areas in north and south Russia at the end of World War I describes the invention of a new kind of intelligence system. This careful study based on an extensive use of documents provides interesting lessons for dealing with Russia today at a similar turning point. Historians, Russian specialists, intelligence professionals, and others will find this a fascinating account of dirty deeds and a helpful analysis of intelligence planning and coordination.

This history shows how intelligence was used as a substitute for open diplomacy and how the interventions were turned to economic advantage for both Britain and Canada. The system of intelligence is analyzed in terms of planning, tactics, communications, trade, transport, field operations and networks and coordination. Each of the interventions in the north and south are described in detail. Notes and a lengthy bibliography also offer important evidence of the remarkable events that took place.

À propos de l?auteur:

A.J. PLOTKE is a British Empire historian who is also a student of the evolution of modern intelligence work and its connection to political behavior in the United Kingdom and the Dominions.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Imperial Spies Invade Russia: The British ...
Éditeur : Greenwood Press
Date d'édition : 1993
Reliure : Hard Cover
Etat : Fine
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket
Edition : First Edition.