Following her bestselling accounts of the most guarded secrets of the Second World War, Conant offers a rollicking true story of spies, politicians, journalists, and intrigue in the highest circles of Washington during the tumultuous days of World War II. 16 pages of b&w photographs.
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Following her bestselling accounts of the most guarded secrets of the Second World War, Conant offers a rollicking true story of spies, politicians, journalists, and intrigue in the highest circles of Washington during the tumultuous days of World War II. 16 pages of b&w photographs.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean From Markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780743294584.
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Fine. 0743294580. Second impression, 393 pages illustrated with black & white photographs. Fine hard back with a fine unclipped dust jacket, no inscriptions or marks. "During the desperate winter of 1940, as the threat of German invasion hung over England, the British government mounted a massive, secret campaign of propaganda to weaken the isolationist sentiment in America and manipulate the country into entering the war on England's behalf. Under the command of the now legendary INTREPID, the British planted propaganda in American newspapers, covertly influenced radio stations and wire services, and plotted against American corporations doing business with the Third Reich. They also pushed President Roosevelt to create a similar covert intelligence agency in the US, and played a role in the selection of William Donovan as its head. Now for the first time, with great research and reporting, Jennet Conant reveals that the beloved author Roald Dahl was a member of Churchill's infamous dirty tricks squad, and tells the full story of how he was recruited to spy on the Americans during World War II. "
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Good in good dust jacket. Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no marks, damage or labels. Thanks for your business! Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. AS NEW--VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT
The agreements and disagreements, even among allies, are sometimes lost in the haze of the past.. This account sheds light on personalities and issues known usually only to specialists. One sees once again how complex and sometimes arbitrary prosecuting a war can be. This is a well-written account of difficult and dangerous times and of the complex personalities who made the decisions.
DaveinModesto
Oct 1, 2009
Washington Exposed
If you want to read about what else goes on in Washington DC and whose in bed with whom, this is it. It also gives you a lot on the American and British spy networks during WW II and a peek into the wartime White House.
andrejules
Oct 1, 2009
Roald Dahl - SPY
Like most people I knew Roald Dahl for his children's books, but this writer deals with his service as a spy in the USA for Britain during WWII.
Having done some research on spies during that period of time I found this book very interesting.
