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GARBO

The Spy Who Saved D-Day

by National Archives ...

Juan Pujol, a young Spanish antifascist, became agent GARBO, a master of deception and intrigue. His story contains all the hallmarks of classic spy adventure—enciphered messages, secret inks, items concealed in cakes—culminating in one of the greatest strategic deceptions in history. Through a ring of invented subagents, GARBO and his MI5 controllers succeeded in convincing the Germans that the ... Read more

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Juan Pujol, a young Spanish antifascist, became agent GARBO, a master of deception and intrigue. His story contains all the hallmarks of classic spy adventure—enciphered messages, secret inks, items concealed in cakes—culminating in one of the greatest strategic deceptions in history. Through a ring of invented subagents, GARBO and his MI5 controllers succeeded in convincing the Germans that the
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Spydle

An Addictive Puzzle Book Packed with Historic Espionage Mysteries [Logic Grid Puzzles]

by The National Archives, UK, Laura Jayne Ayres ...

Decode messages, untangle clues, and test your logic with 134 addictive and exciting Murdle-style puzzles based on 500 years of British espionage history, from Britain's preeminent puzzle master with the support of The National Archives, UK.Britain's leading puzzle master, Dr. Gareth Moore, has plumbed the depths of the UK's National Archives to transform the best in espionage history into 134 ... Read more

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Decode messages, untangle clues, and test your logic with 134 addictive and exciting Murdle-style puzzles based on 500 years of British espionage history, from Britain's preeminent puzzle master with the support of The National Archives, UK.Britain's leading puzzle master, Dr. Gareth Moore, has plumbed the depths of the UK's National Archives to transform the best in espionage history into 134
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Tales from the Captain's Log

by The National Archives ...

For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that they encountered.Entries range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South ... Read more

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For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that they encountered.Entries range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South
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Forts

An illustrated history of building for defence

by The National Archives, Jeremy Black ...

A fascinating, illustrated history of forts and castles from their earliest origins to the 20th century.Ever since humans began to live together in settlements they have felt the need to organise some kind of defence against potentially hostile neighbours. Many of the earliest city states were built as walled towns, and during the medieval era, stone castles were built both as symbols of the ... Read more

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A fascinating, illustrated history of forts and castles from their earliest origins to the 20th century.Ever since humans began to live together in settlements they have felt the need to organise some kind of defence against potentially hostile neighbours. Many of the earliest city states were built as walled towns, and during the medieval era, stone castles were built both as symbols of the
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In Their Own Words 2

More letters from history

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Letters, postcards, notes and telegraphs from the great and the good, the notorious and the downright wicked, shine a spotlight on a range of historical events and movements providing an immediate link to the immediate and much more distant past.The book includes letters from: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lucien Freud, Barbara Hepworth, Nelson Mandela, Caitlin Thomas, Mary Whitehouse ... Read more

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Letters, postcards, notes and telegraphs from the great and the good, the notorious and the downright wicked, shine a spotlight on a range of historical events and movements providing an immediate link to the immediate and much more distant past.The book includes letters from: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lucien Freud, Barbara Hepworth, Nelson Mandela, Caitlin Thomas, Mary Whitehouse
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The Spy Toolkit

Extraordinary inventions from World War II

by The National Archives, Stephen Twigge ...

A revealing, sometimes sinister and often hilarious look at the gadgets and devices devised to help spies in their profession.Spies claim that theirs is the second oldest profession. Secret agents across time have had the same key tasks: looking and listening, getting the information they need and smuggling it back home. Over the course of human history, some amazingly complex and imaginative ... Read more

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A revealing, sometimes sinister and often hilarious look at the gadgets and devices devised to help spies in their profession.Spies claim that theirs is the second oldest profession. Secret agents across time have had the same key tasks: looking and listening, getting the information they need and smuggling it back home. Over the course of human history, some amazingly complex and imaginative
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In Their Own Words

Letters from History

by The National Archives ...

The way we communicate has changed. Today, many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK's official government archive, The National Archives at Kew, this collection of letters, postcards and telegraphs will shine a spotlight on a range of significant historical moments and occurrences, recapturing a ... Read more

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The way we communicate has changed. Today, many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK's official government archive, The National Archives at Kew, this collection of letters, postcards and telegraphs will shine a spotlight on a range of significant historical moments and occurrences, recapturing a
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The United States Government Manual 2011

by National Archives and Records Administration (U.S.) ...

As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual is the best source of information on the activities, functions, organization, and principal officials of the agencies of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies and international organizations in which the United States participates. ... Read more

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As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual is the best source of information on the activities, functions, organization, and principal officials of the agencies of the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies and international organizations in which the United States participates.
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Audacious Missions of World War II

Daring Acts of Bravery Revealed Through Letters and Documents from the Time

by The National Archives ...

A series of daring missions from World War II, revealed through letters and documents from the main protagonists.Winning World War II was about more than military force. It required guile, and tremendous acts of bravery by Special Forces and intelligence operatives who had the odds stacked against them. Using hundreds of documents and images from The National Archives, including some that have ... Read more

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A series of daring missions from World War II, revealed through letters and documents from the main protagonists.Winning World War II was about more than military force. It required guile, and tremendous acts of bravery by Special Forces and intelligence operatives who had the odds stacked against them. Using hundreds of documents and images from The National Archives, including some that have
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A History of Treason

The bloody history of Britain through the stories of its most notorious traitors

by The National Archives ...

The bloody history of Britain through the stories of its most notorious traitorsA History of Treason details British history from 1352 to 1946, covering major historical moments in a fascinating and innovative way, using the history of high treason and deception as its theme.Appealing to a range of audiences, it covers more than 650 years of momentous history through the use of both famous and ... Read more

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The bloody history of Britain through the stories of its most notorious traitorsA History of Treason details British history from 1352 to 1946, covering major historical moments in a fascinating and innovative way, using the history of high treason and deception as its theme.Appealing to a range of audiences, it covers more than 650 years of momentous history through the use of both famous and
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In Their Own Words

Letters from History

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Narrated by Arthur Smith, Daniel Mays, David Haig, Indira Varma, Miriam Margolyes, Robert Bathurst ...

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Bloomsbury presents In Their Own Words: Letters From History, from the National Archives, read by Daniel Mays, Miriam Margolyes, David Haig, Indira Varma, Arthur Smith and Robert BathurstThe way we communicate has changed. Today, many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK’s official government archive ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents In Their Own Words: Letters From History, from the National Archives, read by Daniel Mays, Miriam Margolyes, David Haig, Indira Varma, Arthur Smith and Robert BathurstThe way we communicate has changed. Today, many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK’s official government archive
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Secrets of The National Archives

The Stories Behind the Letters and Documents of Our Past

by Dr Richard Taylor, The National Archives ...

The National Archives is one of the most remarkable collections of documents in the world, holding over 120 miles of papers. In 2010 the staff at the Archives were asked to select their favourite document. The results of this poll form the basis of this book, skilfully curated by bestselling author Richard Taylor. Each of the documents has a timeless quality, acting as a true testament to a moment ... Read more

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The National Archives is one of the most remarkable collections of documents in the world, holding over 120 miles of papers. In 2010 the staff at the Archives were asked to select their favourite document. The results of this poll form the basis of this book, skilfully curated by bestselling author Richard Taylor. Each of the documents has a timeless quality, acting as a true testament to a moment
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