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Gentleman spies in Asia

Fisher, John

Authors

John Fisher John.Fisher@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in International History



Abstract

This article covers the gathering of intelligence in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Asia, particularly in Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Inevitably, the Great Game and concerns about Russian intentions loomed large. Initially most information was gathered informally, by travellers, by officers on leave, by civilians, by explorers. And although over time there was a gradual move towards greater professionalism, official resources for information-gathering were very limited until the outbreak of the Great War. The article ends with details of the exploits of men such as William Childs, Norman Bray, Reginald Teague-Jones and Ely Sloane.

Citation

Fisher, J. (2010). Gentleman spies in Asia. Asian Affairs, 41(2), 202-212. https://doi.org/10.1080/03068371003747829

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date Jun 3, 2010
Publication Date Jul 1, 2010
Journal Asian Affairs
Print ISSN 0306-8374
Electronic ISSN 1477-1500
Publisher Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 41
Issue 2
Pages 202-212
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/03068371003747829
Keywords Asia, intelligence gathering
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/977461
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03068371003747829