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OverviewArrested in the wake of the July 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler, Canaris was executed by the Nazis in the last week of the war, although the extent of his involvement in the bombing of Hitler's headquarters has remained obscure. It has also been claimed that he coordinated several previous attempts to remove Hitler, and even tried to broker a compromise peace with the British.In a remarkable true story of espionage and intrigue, Richard Bassett reveals how the Admiral's secret work changed the course of the Second World War. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard BassettPublisher: Pegasus Books Imprint: Pegasus Books Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781605984506ISBN 10: 1605984507 Pages: 319 Publication Date: 01 July 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAn illuminating history. An illuminating history. Canaris himself emerges from these pages as a remarkable man with an iron will, great courage, and a subtle intelligence, who thought that the dirty work of spying became less sordid if conducted by gentlemen. Bassett delivers a fascinating account of his courageous, frustrated, and ultimately tragic life. Bassett delivers a fascinating account of his courageous, frustrated, and ultimately tragic life. An illuminating history. Bassett delivers a fascinating account of his courageous, frustrated, and ultimately tragic life. Canaris himself emerges from these pages as a remarkable man with an iron will, great courage, and a subtle intelligence, who thought that the dirty work of spying became less sordid if conducted by gentlemen. Author InformationRichard Bassett has worked in the City for the last fifteen years advising several of Europe's largest companies. Previously he worked in Central Europe for many years, first as a professional horn player and then as a staff correspondent of the London Times in Vienna, Rome, and Warsaw, where his dispatches covered the end of the Cold War and gave early warning of the impending disintegration of Yugoslavia. He divides his time between London and the Continent. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |