Secret Affairs
Britain's Collusion With Radical Islam
Serpent's Tail · Print & ebook · January 15, 2021
In this groundbreaking book, Mark Curtis reveals the covert history of British collusion with radical Islamic and terrorist groups.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in modern British foreign policy and Middle Eastern history
- Themes
- Covert operations, Radical Islam, British foreign policy
- Pacing
- Steady
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In this groundbreaking book, Mark Curtis reveals the covert history of British collusion with radical Islamic and terrorist groups. Secret Affairs shows how governments since the 1940s have connived with militant forces to control oil resources and overthrow governments. The story of how Britain has contributed to the rise of global terrorism has never been told.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in modern British foreign policy and Middle Eastern history
- Those seeking detailed accounts of covert government operations
Where it sits
| Terrorism & Counterterrorism | 77% |
|---|---|
| Intelligence & Spycraft | 40% |
| Middle Eastern Politics | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- History
- Politics & Government
- Authors
- Mark Curtis
- Publisher
- Serpent's Tail
- Published
- January 15, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Covert operations · Radical Islam · British foreign policy
- Reading lane
- History