Secret War in Shanghai: Treachery, Subversion and Collaboration in the Second Wo

Description: Secret War in Shanghai by Bernard Wasserstein "The paradise of adventurers", Shanghai during World War II was suffused with dangerous glamour. Racketeers, cutthroats and con-men jostled for advantage as secret agents of the great powers waged a complex and sinister struggle for power. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this classic account, Bernard Wasserstein draws on the files of the Shanghai Police as well as the intelligence archives of the many countries involved, to provide the definitive story of Shanghais secret war. Bernard Wasserstein introduces the British, American and Australian individuals who collaborated with the Axis powers as well as subversive warfare operatives battling the Japanese - and one another. At times both shocking and amusing, this book lifts the lid on the bizarre underworld of the sin city of the Orient during its most enthralling period in history. Notes A classic history of WWII in Shanghai, with a new introduction by the author. Author Biography Bernard Wasserstein is emeritus professor of history at the University of Chicago. His many books include The Secret Lives of Trebitsch Lincoln which was awarded the Golden Dagger for non-fiction by the Crime Writers Association. Review With the consummate skill of the storyteller, Wasserstein brings to vivid life one of the most thrilling, perplexing and enigmatic cities on earth. - Sunday Times, Utterly enthralling...capturing with all the intensity of a blockbusting novelist the mood and intrigues of what was one of the great cities of the world.- Far Eastern Economic Review, Wasserstein knows a bad hat when he sees one. His cool accounts of such colourful Shanghai criminals as one-Arm Sutton, Peg-Leg Kearney, "Princess" Sumaire and "Captain" Pick are as enjoyable as they are admirable for their research.- Daily Telegraph, Meticulously researched, thoroughly enjoyable - Literary Review, Shanghai was the sewer of the East out of which a lot of rats crawled...Readers will find life in the shadow world of Shanghai both appalling and fascinating. - Oxford Mail, The military, economic and human detail in this history is as entertaining as it is endlessly informative. An utterly fascinating read. - Jerusalem Post Promotional "Headline" Incredible WWII history of all the great powers subversive and open war in the "Sin City" of China. Details ISBN1784537640 Author Bernard Wasserstein Year 2017 ISBN-10 1784537640 ISBN-13 9781784537647 Format Paperback Pages 384 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.54850951 Birth 1948 Subtitle Treachery, Subversion and Collaboration in the Second World War Media Book Publication Date 2017-03-21 Illustrations 3 Maps Imprint I.B. Tauris Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Short Title Secret War in Shanghai Language English Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2017-03-21 NZ Release Date 2017-03-21 AU Release Date 2017-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137323341;

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