ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd, London] Softcover Paperback. The life of Britain's most highly decorated Cold War Spymaster, Sir Maurice Oldfield'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. A farmer's son from a provincial grammar school who found himself accidentally plunged into the world of espionage, Sir Maurice was the first Chief of MI6 who didn't come to the role via the traditional public school and Oxbridge route.Oldfield was the voice of British Intelligence in Washington at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK, and was largely responsible for keeping the UK out of the Vietnam War. Working his way to the top of the secret service, he took on the job of rebuilding confidence in the British Secret Service in the wake of the Philby, Burgess and Maclean spy scandals.This is the fascinating life story, told in detail for the first time, of a complex, likable character as well as a formidable intelligence chief. 'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd, London] Softcover Paperback. The life of Britain's most highly decorated Cold War Spymaster, Sir Maurice Oldfield'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. A farmer's son from a provincial grammar school who found himself accidentally plunged into the world of espionage, Sir Maurice was the first Chief of MI6 who didn't come to the role via the traditional public school and Oxbridge route.Oldfield was the voice of British Intelligence in Washington at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK, and was largely responsible for keeping the UK out of the Vietnam War. Working his way to the top of the secret service, he took on the job of rebuilding confidence in the British Secret Service in the wake of the Philby, Burgess and Maclean spy scandals.This is the fascinating life story, told in detail for the first time, of a complex, likable character as well as a formidable intelligence chief. 'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Corgi] Softcover
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Transworld Publishers Limited, Date: 2018. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2018. Transworld Publishers Limited ISBN 055217162X 9780552171625 [US]

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[Victoria, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 2017]

ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Corgi] Softcover A study of Sir Maurice Oldfield's life that portrays one of the UK's most important and complex spies of the Cold War era. He was the first Chief of MI6 that hadn't come from an upper-class background or studied at Eton or Oxbridge. Rather, he was a farmer's son from a provincial grammar school. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBTW; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368. . 2018. Paperback. . . . .
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ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover 'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief' Richard Davenport-Hines, The Spectator Sir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. A farmers son from a provincial grammar school who found himself accidentally plunged into the world of espionage, Sir Maurice was the first Chief of MI6 who didnt come to the role via the traditional public school and Oxbridge route. Oldfield was the voice of British Intelligence in Washington at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK, and was largely responsible for keeping the UK out of the Vietnam War. Working his way to the top of the secret service, he took on the job of rebuilding confidence in the British Secret Service in the wake of the Philby, Burgess and Maclean spy scandals. This is the fascinating life story, told in detail for the first time, of a complex, likable character as well as a formidable intelligence chief. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2017]

ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover 'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief' Richard Davenport-Hines, The Spectator Sir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era. A farmers son from a provincial grammar school who found himself accidentally plunged into the world of espionage, Sir Maurice was the first Chief of MI6 who didnt come to the role via the traditional public school and Oxbridge route. Oldfield was the voice of British Intelligence in Washington at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK, and was largely responsible for keeping the UK out of the Vietnam War. Working his way to the top of the secret service, he took on the job of rebuilding confidence in the British Secret Service in the wake of the Philby, Burgess and Maclean spy scandals. This is the fascinating life story, told in detail for the first time, of a complex, likable character as well as a formidable intelligence chief. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2017]

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[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2017]

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[Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]

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[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]

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[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]

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[Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]
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ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Corgi] Softcover **PAPERBACK**
[Bucknell, SHROP, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2017]

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[Stockport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]

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[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]
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ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Corgi] Softcover
[Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]

ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: Corgi] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]

ISBN10: 055217162X, ISBN13: 9780552171625, [publisher: CORGI BOOKS Mai 2018] Softcover Neuware - An enthralling Cold War non-fiction title, it explores the life of Britain's most decorated Cold War Spymaster, Sir Maurice Oldfield, penned by his nephew. With contributions from John Le Carre and SIS staff, past and present. 496 pp. Englisch
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2018]
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[AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]