Spying and the Crown

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The Secret Relationship Between British Intelligence and the Royals

By Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac

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Spying and the Crown by Richard J. Aldrich and Rory Cormac delves into the historical relationship between British monarchs and their intelligence services. It explores how secretive operations and the monarchy have often intertwined, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the hidden world of espionage intersecting with royal duties. The authors offer insights into the delicate balance of power, highlighting the influence and reach of the crown in the clandestine world of intelligence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate world of espionage and the historical dynamics between British intelligence and the monarchy. It offers a captivating exploration of secret operations, declassified documents, and the unseen influences within royal circles, appealing to fans of real-life crime and political thrillers.

Spying and the Crown

The full story of Britain's most secret partnership: the monarchy and their intelligence services.

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A Times and Sunday Times Best Book of 2021
'Monumental.. Authoritative and highly readable.' The Times
'A fascinating history of royal espionage.' Sunday Times
'Excellent... Compelling' Guardian

For the first time, Spying and the Crown uncovers the remarkable relationship between the Royal Family and the intelligence community, from the reign of Queen Victoria to the death of Princess Diana.

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.

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Spying and the Crown explores the intriguing intersections between British royal history and secret services, revealing bizarre and compelling episodes of espionage involving the monarchy. Extremely well-researched and engaging, the book provides a fresh perspective on how modern intelligence was influenced by efforts to protect queens and unearths fascinating narratives that span from Elizabeth I to the present. It is praised for its thoroughness and original insights into royal involvement with espionage, making it a valuable and gripping read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786499141

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 2x8pp colour plates

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 555g

Pages: 736

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference European History Fiction General Fiction History & Military Politics & Current Affairs Richard J. Aldrich Rory Cormac True Crime

About the Author

Richard J. Aldrich is a Professor of International Security at the University of Warwick. A regular commentator on war and espionage, he has written for The Times, Guardian and Daily Telegraph. He is a prize-winning author of several books, including The Hidden Hand and GCHQ.

Rory Cormac is a Professor of International Relations specialising in Secret Intelligence and Covert Action at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of Disrupt and Deny and co-author, with Richard J. Aldrich, of The Black Door.

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