Beneath The City Streets: The Fundamental Function Of Civil Defence... Is The Preservation Of Government
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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Beneath the surface of every major city lies a secret world — a labyrinth of tunnels, bunkers, and command centres built not to protect citizens, but to preserve the machinery of government in the event of nuclear catastrophe. Beneath the City Streets by Peter Laurie is a forensic and provocative investigation into Britain's civil defence infrastructure, arguing with meticulous clarity that the true purpose of these hidden installations is the continuity of political power, not public safety. Drawing on extensive research, Laurie charts the shadow architecture of the Cold War state — from regional government headquarters to classified communication networks — exposing the vast disconnect between official rhetoric and the grim reality of nuclear planning. A landmark work of investigative journalism, this book shook the British establishment upon its publication and remains a compelling document of Cold War paranoia and governmental secrecy. Laurie's prose is unflinching and authoritative, combining technical detail with sharp political analysis to paint a deeply unsettling portrait of a state prepared to survive at any cost. For anyone who has ever wondered what lies beneath the ordinary streets of a modern city, this book provides answers that are as fascinating as they are disturbing.
Author: Peter Lourie
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the surface of every major city lies a secret world — a labyrinth of tunnels, bunkers, and command centres built not to protect citizens, but to preserve the machinery of government in the event of nuclear catastrophe. Beneath the City Streets by Peter Laurie is a forensic and provocative investigation into Britain's civil defence infrastructure, arguing with meticulous clarity that the true purpose of these hidden installations is the continuity of political power, not public safety. Drawing on extensive research, Laurie charts the shadow architecture of the Cold War state — from regional government headquarters to classified communication networks — exposing the vast disconnect between official rhetoric and the grim reality of nuclear planning. A landmark work of investigative journalism, this book shook the British establishment upon its publication and remains a compelling document of Cold War paranoia and governmental secrecy. Laurie's prose is unflinching and authoritative, combining technical detail with sharp political analysis to paint a deeply unsettling portrait of a state prepared to survive at any cost. For anyone who has ever wondered what lies beneath the ordinary streets of a modern city, this book provides answers that are as fascinating as they are disturbing.