Secret Memoirs of Robert, Count De Parades, Written By Himself, on - Containing an Account of His Successful Transactions As a Spy in

Klappentext First published in 1791, this work provides a detailed account of Paradès' adventures as a spy for the French government. Zusammenfassung First published in 1791, this work provides a detailed account of Paradès' adventures as a spy for the French government, at a time when war with England was imminent. A fascinating document, it sheds light on the political relations between France and England during the American War of Independence. Inhaltsverzeichnis Advertisement of the translator; Advertisement of the French editors; Advertisement of the author; Letter to the King; A short account of my proceedings, from the first of January 1778, to the peace in 1782.

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• Authors: Parad¿ Robert de, Robert de Parad?'s, Robert De Parades, Robert de Paradès
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.08.2012
• EAN: 9781108045483
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04548-3
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - European History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; USA, England, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, France, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, HISTORY / Europe / France, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Military / United States, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, Espionage & secret services, Espionage and secret services, Specific wars and campaigns, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), American War of Independence, C 1700 To C 1800, c 1765 to 1783 (American Revolutionary period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800)