Intelligence and espionage in the reign of Charles II, 1660-1685
This is the first history and analysis of the intelligence and espionage activities of the regime of Charles II (1660-85). It is concerned with the mechanics, activities and philosophy of the intelligence system which developed under the auspices of the office of the Secretary of State and which eme...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press
1994
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| Series: | Cambridge studies in early modern British history
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| Online Access: | Acceso a las primeras páginas |
| See on Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991010005289708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- 1. The restoration secretariat and intelligence, 1660-1685
- 2. Intelligence and the post office
- 3. Local intelligence networks in the north of England
- 4. Taking the 'Ruffian's Wage' : spies and secret agents
- 5. The spies of the early restoration regime, 1660-1669
- 6. The spies of the later Restoration regime, 1667-1685
- 7. The foreign and diplomatic scene
- 8. 'An Italian Trick, not used in England': assassination.
- Conclusion.
- Bibliography.
- Index.
