John Fisher John.Fisher@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in International History
Gentleman spies in Asia
Fisher, John
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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 |
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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 |
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