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100 1 _aLe Queux, William,
_d1864-1927
245 1 0 _aBritain's Deadly Peril: Are We Told the Truth?
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-28
505 0 _aThe unknown tomorrow -- The peril of "muddling through" -- The peril of exploiting the poor -- The peril of not doing enough -- The peril of the censorship -- The peril of the press bureau -- The peril of the enemy alien -- The peril of deluding the public -- The peril of invasion -- The peril of apathy -- The peril of stifling the truth -- Facts to remember.
508 _aTim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Britain's Deadly Peril: Are We Told the Truth?" by William Le Queux is a critical historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book presents a strong condemnation of the British government's handling of the war effort, particularly in terms of transparency and preparedness. It likely explores themes of national security, public sentiment, and governmental responsibility, emphasizing the risks posed by misinformation and negligence during a time of peril. At the start of the book, Le Queux expresses deep concern over Britain's unpreparedness as Germany's military actions unfold. He critiques the government's tendency to downplay threats and mishandle information, noting the public's growing distrust as a result of poor communication and censorship. He argues that the British people deserve a clear understanding of their country's wartime position, rather than the comforting narratives fed to them by officials. The opening sets a tone of urgency and accountability, as Le Queux urges readers to confront the harsh realities of the war and reflect on their implications for national safety and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
653 _aSecret service -- Germany
653 _aSpies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61040
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