Isbn: 9781849540933 - snow: the double life of a world war ii spy (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. SNOW is the codename assigned to Arthur Owens, one of the most remarkable British spies of the Second World War. This 'typical Welsh underfed type' became the first of the great double-cross agents who were to play a major part in Britain's victory over the Germans. When the stakes could not have been higher, MI5 sought to build a double-cross system based on the shifting loyalties of a duplicitous, philandering and vain anti-hero who was boastful and brave, reckless and calculating, ruthless and mercenary.but patriotic. Or was he? Based on recently declassified files and meticulous research, Snow reveals for the first time the truth about an extraordinary man. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781849540933.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if somewhat edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xiii, 224 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Arthur Graham Owens 1899-1957. World War, 1939-1945 Secret service Great Britain Biography. Spies Great Britain Biography. World War, 1939-1945 Military intelligence Great Britain. 1 Kg.…

Zustand: Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 272 pages. ex-library book, SNOW is the codename assigned to Arthur Owens, the most important British d ouble agent in the early years of the Second World War. Described by Mi5 as a ty pical underfed Cardiff he type became the first of the great double-cross agents who were to play a major part in Britain's victory over the Germans. When the s takes could not have been higher, MI5 sought to build a double-cross system base d on the shifting loyalties of a duplicitous, philandering and vain anti-hero wh o was boastful and brave, reckless and calculating, ruthless and mercenary. bu t patriotic. Or was he?Based on hundreds of secret Mi5 files, meticulous research and for the first time, the testimony of his family. Snow reveals the t ruth about an extraordinary man whose messages were used to make the first break through in the german Enigma codes at Bletchley Park and whose daughter went on to become a Hollywood film star.About the AuthorsNigel West is an author specializing in security, intelligence, the secret service, and espionag e.Madoc Roberts is a director, producer, and film editor.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.