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_aUpward, Allen, _d1863-1926 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSecret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy |
| 246 | 1 | _aSecret History of Today: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-08-30 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe telegram which began the Boer War -- The blowing up of the 'Maine' -- The mystery of Captain Dreyfus -- What was behind the Tsar's peace rescript -- Who really killed King Humbert? -- The peril of Norway -- The ruse of the Dowager Empress -- The abdication of Francis-Joseph -- The death of Queen Draga -- The policy of Edward VII -- The Humbert millions -- The Black Pope. | |
| 508 | _aD A Alexander, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy" by Allen Upward is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a character known as Monsieur V----, a highly skilled secret agent with a rich background in intrigue and diplomacy. The book promises to delve into covert operations and the diplomatic undercurrents shaping major historical events, including the Boer War and the complexities of European power dynamics. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist, who describes his unique position within the international secret service and hints at his experiences working with influential figures across Europe. He emphasizes the risks involved in revealing the secrets he has come to understand, particularly regarding a specific telegram that sparked the Boer War. As he prepares to share his revelations, he sets the scene for a complex investigation involving international intrigue, deception, and the machinations of powerful governments. The reader is left with an anticipation of the historical insights and dramatic tales that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century | ||
| 653 | _aSpy stories, English | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aDewar, W. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66181 |
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