Intelligence and espionage in the reign of Charles II, 1660-1685

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Intelligence and espionage in the reign of Charles II, 1660-1685

Statement of responsibility

Alan Marshall

Title variation

Intelligence & Espionage in the Reign of Charles II, 1660–1685

Creator

• Marshall, Alan, 1957-

Subject

• Espionage -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685
• Intelligence service -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century

Language

eng

Summary

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 emerged in the face of the problems of conspiracy and international politics. It examines the development of intelligence networks on a local and international level, the use made of the Post Office, codes and ciphers, and the employment of spies, informers and assassins. The careers of a number of spies employed by the regime are examined through a series of detailed case studes. The book provides a balanced portrait of the dark byways of Restoration politics, particularly in the 1660s and 1670s, and fills an important gap in the current literature.--

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• Cambridge studies in early modern British history

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UkCbUP

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index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

• Cambridge studies in early modern British history
• Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks