Ian Colvin Books

Ian Duncan Colvin was a British journalist and historian whose works delved into the intricate relationships between nations and political figures. He explored historical mechanisms by which powers sought to influence European history, focusing on political and military strategy. His style was characterized by deep historical insight and an analysis of the motivations of key individuals. Colvin's contribution lies in uncovering the hidden currents of power and influence that shaped the past and continue to resonate today.

Admiral Canaris - Chief of Intelligence
232 pages
9 hours of reading
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The biography explores the life of Wilhelm Franz Canaris, the chief of German military intelligence who courageously opposed Hitler and paid the ultimate price for his resistance. It details Canaris's significant actions against the Nazi regime, including attempts to thwart Hitler's expansionist plans and his role in establishing a spy network in Spain. The narrative is enriched with chapters on his ambitions, operations, and conspiracies, culminating in his execution for treason. This edition also features a new biography of the author.
Flight 777
256 pages
9 hours of reading
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An accessible and vividly written wartime mystery story. New introduction and notes from private papers reveal hitherto suppressed facts on top secret sources drawn on by the author.
The Life of Jameson
378 pages
14 hours of reading
The Unknown Courier
240 pages
9 hours of reading
The Unkown Courier tells the true story of the events that inspired Ben MacIntyre's bestselling Operation Mincemeat. When British Intelligence mislead German High Command by planting a corpse with false top secret plans, it achieved one of the greatest wartime deceptions in history and changed the course of World War Two.

Admiral Canaris - Chief of Intelligence

Flight 777

The Life of Jameson

The Unknown Courier