In an enthralling narrative, Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac show how the British secret services grew out of persistent attempts to assassinate Victoria and then operated on a private and informal basis, drawing on close personal relationships between senior spies, the aristocracy, and the monarchy.
Based on original research and new evidence, Spying and the Crown presents the British monarchy in an entirely new light and reveals how far their majesties still call the shots in a hidden world.
Previously published as The Secret Royals.
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In an enthralling narrative, Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac show how the British secret services grew out of persistent attempts to assassinate Victoria and then operated on a private and informal basis, drawing on close personal relationships between senior spies, the aristocracy, and the monarchy.
Based on original research and new evidence, Spying and the Crown presents the British monarchy in an entirely new light and reveals how far their majesties still call the shots in a hidden world.
Previously published as The Secret Royals.
Imprint | Atlantic Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2022 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
Authors | Richard J. Aldrich, Rory Cormac |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 44mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 736 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78649-914-1 |
Barcode | 9781786499141 |
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LSN | 1-78649-914-2 |
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