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MI6: Inside the Covert World of Her Majesty's… von Stephen Dorril
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Cultural_Attache | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Jul 28, 2018 | I found this a very interesting book for a number of reasons; firstly that I was in some of the areas of operation that are discussed, particularly in the late 1950s and 1960s, and it was an eye-opener to see what was been done in our name behind the scenes at the time, before and after, including arranging , or attempting to, regime change. Secondly it gives an insight into the mindset and reasoning of the people playing this game and who they are, e.g. the number of people with nicknames or who are " the honourable" - a flavour of public school high jinks among the natives at the end of empire. Unlike the other reviewers though I probably got more out of it by my experience and by dipping in and out, moving from one operation to another.
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Dunkelbaum | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Jun 11, 2017 | I'm afraid that I have to agree with the opinion that this book is difficult to read. I have no quibble with the writing style, simply the level of detail included about events which most readers will consider of little interest, for example, the exact details of the agenda and individuals present at a whole series of JIC meetings in the 40s. Twice I have had to put it back on the self out of sheer boredom - it won't be attempted a third time.
As an academic study, I am sure that it is unrivalled but I cannot recommend it to anyone simply interested in the general area.
Note to the author or his editor - cut this book by approx. 60% and you will have yourself a bestseller, especially in the current climate of 'dodgy dossiers' etc.
As an academic study, I am sure that it is unrivalled but I cannot recommend it to anyone simply interested in the general area.
Note to the author or his editor - cut this book by approx. 60% and you will have yourself a bestseller, especially in the current climate of 'dodgy dossiers' etc.
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cwhouston | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Nov 20, 2010 | I found this book difficult to read, and gave up in the end. It is very detailed, and is probably an excellent academic reference, but I found it a bit too dry.
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Pondlife | 3 weitere Rezensionen | Jul 28, 2010 | Mosley was a fascinating man, the wannabe fascist dictator of Nineteen Thirties England. Many folk have been caught up in the charisma of his character and the dressing-up thrill of his uniformed movement and conveniently forgotten that this dashing chap was also a vile, violent, unprincipled, exploitative racist. This fascinating, exhaustively-researched book goes a great way to redressing the balance whilst still remaining even-handed.
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MrBookface | Mar 31, 2009 | I love a scandal and as a child I remember being absolutely fascinated by 2 beautiful women making headlines every day.....Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice Davies. Of course I was too young to have much clue as to what was happening, so I leapt at the chance to 'catch up' with this book based on the film.
It really was the scandal of the century, spies, sex, establishment, lies, cover ups.
It outlines briefly the politics at the time and of course a little insight into Stephen Ward and John Profumo.
It really was the scandal of the century, spies, sex, establishment, lies, cover ups.
It outlines briefly the politics at the time and of course a little insight into Stephen Ward and John Profumo.
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lulu8 | May 13, 2008 | Links
Wikipedia (English)
University of Huddersfield staff profile (English)
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