| Scholars, Soldiers, and Spies: Exploration and Espionage in the Imperial Age Contributor(s): Fleming, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445688883 ISBN-13: 9781445688886 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2025 This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of July 15, 2025 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - 20th Century - Political Science | Intelligence & Espionage - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Physical Information: 384 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this fascinating book, National Army Museum historian Robert Fleming explores the manoeuvring, espionage and intelligence that took place behind the scenes of the British Empire and the extraordinary men and women who were involved in it. The creation and maintenance of an empire required powerful armed forces and the British Empire was no exception. But, as this book shows, away from the battlefield a constant political game was also being played, one that was just as important to maintaining imperial power, if not more so. From foreign policy and diplomatic manoeuvring to espionage and intelligence work, there was a continual effort to gain advantage over rivals. The author follows the stories of the courageous men and women who often played a double role as soldiers, scholars, archaeologists and travellers while also being involved in espionage, intrigue and diplomacy. From Colin Campbell, Augustus Pitt Rivers and Flinders Petrie to Thomas (T.E. Lawrence) and Gertrude Bell, they all played a part in the extraordinary intrigue of science, humanities, politics, espionage and diplomacy that helped to maintain an empire. As the book shows, they were also the inspiration behind the action heroes such as Alain Quatermain, Indiana Jones and James Bond. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fleming, Robert: - "Robert Fleming is the Templer Study Centre Manager at the National Army Museum in London. He studied Arts/Law at the University of Tasmania, and History and Archaeology at the University of Sydney. Robert specialises in new imperialism, decolonisation and post-colonial society and the military history of British colonial and Commonwealth forces - particularly in the World Wars. He regularly gives lectures on related topics and has published journal articles and two books on related subjects." |