The First Respectable Spy: The Life And Times Of Colquhoun Grant, Wellington's Head Of Intelligence
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jock Haswell
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, 1969
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with light bumping on corners and spine. DJ with some wear and tear. Name penned on fep. Internally sound, binding tight. Clean and bright text.
This compelling historical biography chronicles the extraordinary career of Colquhoun Grant, the pivotal figure who masterminded Wellington's intelligence operations during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative uncovers Grant's daring exploits and innovative methods, presenting a vivid portrait of espionage in the early 19th century. It details the intricate network of spies and informants that provided crucial insights, illustrating how Grant's strategic brilliance significantly influenced the course of military history. Readers will find a meticulously researched account that argues for Grant's foundational role in the development of modern intelligence gathering, offering a fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of wartime secrets and strategic deception.
Author: Jock Haswell
Published: 1969, Hamish Hamilton
Author: Jock Haswell
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, 1969
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with light bumping on corners and spine. DJ with some wear and tear. Name penned on fep. Internally sound, binding tight. Clean and bright text.
This compelling historical biography chronicles the extraordinary career of Colquhoun Grant, the pivotal figure who masterminded Wellington's intelligence operations during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative uncovers Grant's daring exploits and innovative methods, presenting a vivid portrait of espionage in the early 19th century. It details the intricate network of spies and informants that provided crucial insights, illustrating how Grant's strategic brilliance significantly influenced the course of military history. Readers will find a meticulously researched account that argues for Grant's foundational role in the development of modern intelligence gathering, offering a fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of wartime secrets and strategic deception.