The secret world : (Record no. 33683)
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| fixed length control field | 151202s2014 enka b 001 0 eng |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781780762081 (hbk.) |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781780762081 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| 082 ## - Class No | |
| Classification number | 363.28 |
| Author Mark | SEC |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | Trevor-Roper, H. R. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The secret world : |
| Remainder of title | behind the curtain of British intelligence in World War II and the Cold War / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Hugh Trevor-Roper ; edited by Edward Harrison ; foreword by Sir Michael Howard. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London; |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | I. B. Tauris, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2014 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| extent | xvii, 301 Pages |
| other physical details | illustrations ; Hb |
| dimentions | 24 cm |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | The Secret World: Behind the Curtain of British Intelligence in World War II and the Cold War is a gripping and meticulously researched account of the shadowy operations and pivotal role played by British intelligence during two of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. This book pulls back the curtain on the clandestine world of spies, codebreakers, and covert operations that shaped the outcomes of World War II and set the stage for the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War.<br/><br/>From the legendary codebreaking efforts at Bletchley Park, which cracked the Enigma machine and turned the tide of the war, to the intricate espionage networks that infiltrated Nazi Germany and later countered Soviet threats, this book reveals the untold stories of courage, ingenuity, and betrayal. It delves into the lives of key figures such as Alan Turing, Ian Fleming, and Kim Philby, exploring their contributions and the moral complexities of their work.<br/><br/>The author combines declassified documents, firsthand accounts, and historical analysis to paint a vivid picture of how British intelligence agencies like MI5 and MI6 operated in the shadows, influencing global events and navigating the treacherous landscape of international politics. The Secret World also examines the lasting impact of these intelligence operations on modern espionage and the ethical dilemmas they continue to raise.<br/><br/>A must-read for history enthusiasts, espionage aficionados, and anyone fascinated by the hidden forces that shape our world, The Secret World offers a compelling and authoritative look at the daring and often dangerous endeavors that defined British intelligence during an era of unprecedented global conflict. |
| 650 #0 - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | Intelligence service |
| -- | Secret service-History |
| 650 #0 - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | World War, 1939-1945 |
| -- | Espionage-History |
| 650 #0 - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | World War, 1939-1945 |
| 650 #0 - Subject Headings | |
| Subject Headings | Cold War. |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Koha normalized classification for sorting | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | 363_280000000000000_SEC | 300 Social Sciences | Library Dept. of Political Science | Library Dept. of Political Science | Roedad Khan's Collection DPOS | 03/05/2025 | 363.28 SEC | DPOS345 | 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | Books |