Burn After Reading: The Espionage History Of World War II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258253554)

Burn After Reading: The Espionage History Of World War II is a comprehensive account of the role of espionage in World War II. Written by Ladislas Farago, a renowned historian and journalist, the book covers the various intelligence agencies and their operations during the war, including the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS), and the German Abwehr. Farago provides a detailed analysis of the key figures involved in espionage during the war, including Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, and William Donovan, the founder of the OSS. He also examines the methods used by these agencies, such as codebreaking and sabotage, and the impact of their operations on the outcome of the war. The book also delves into the personal lives of the spies, including their relationships with each other and their handlers, as well as the dangers they faced and the sacrifices they made in service of their countries. Overall, Burn After Reading: The Espionage History Of World War II is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on one of the most important and secretive aspects of the war. It provides a unique perspective on the conflict and the individuals who played a vital role in shaping its outcome.The True Story Of The Great Spy Masters Of World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ladislas Farago
ISBN-10: 1258253550
ISBN-13: 9781258253554
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2012
Pages: 242
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d