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Welcome to the intriguing world of an adventurous American Intelligence Agent, Colonel Sidney Forrester Mashbir (1891–1973), who spent the 1920s and 1930s in alliance with the Japanese Royal Family and other top leaders of Japan. Together, they made a valiant effort to prevent war between their nations.
This thrilling saga explores the life of a master spy, a real-life James Bond, who pioneered the beginning of the CIA, utilizing secret diplomacy and dangerous missions to shape world events. His military career began in the early 1900s and continued through two world wars, and into the atomic age.
Through his dedication to learning the Japanese language and understanding its culture, Mashbir achieved a closer intimacy with the powerful leaders of Japan, than any Westerner. In spite of Mashbir and his Japanese allies' peace-keeping efforts, World War II could not be stopped, Mashbir was then forced to take a pivotal role in defeating Japan, a nation and people whom he had so befriended.
The Emperor and the Spy, is based on the author's acquisition of Colonel Mashbir's never-before-revealed intimate letters, secret official documents, and significant photos. It is a rare opportunity when the personal papers of a spy come to light. These primary source materials were combined with extensive research of other historical archives, along with interviews with Mashbir's family, all revealing an exciting untold story .
To learn more, visit www.TheEmperorAndTheSpy.com to explore an illustrated Timeline which displays many fascinating historical documents, photos, and the related research that inspired the novel.
This thrilling saga explores the life of a master spy, a real-life James Bond, who pioneered the beginning of the CIA, utilizing secret diplomacy and dangerous missions to shape world events. His military career began in the early 1900s and continued through two world wars, and into the atomic age.
Through his dedication to learning the Japanese language and understanding its culture, Mashbir achieved a closer intimacy with the powerful leaders of Japan, than any Westerner. In spite of Mashbir and his Japanese allies' peace-keeping efforts, World War II could not be stopped, Mashbir was then forced to take a pivotal role in defeating Japan, a nation and people whom he had so befriended.
The Emperor and the Spy, is based on the author's acquisition of Colonel Mashbir's never-before-revealed intimate letters, secret official documents, and significant photos. It is a rare opportunity when the personal papers of a spy come to light. These primary source materials were combined with extensive research of other historical archives, along with interviews with Mashbir's family, all revealing an exciting untold story .
To learn more, visit www.TheEmperorAndTheSpy.com to explore an illustrated Timeline which displays many fascinating historical documents, photos, and the related research that inspired the novel.
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940150917477 |
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Publisher: | Horizon Productions |
Publication date: | 08/19/2015 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
Pages: | 524 |
File size: | 3 MB |
About the Author
Stan Katz was a Specialist in Rare Books and Ephemera when he acquired the personal papers of a Master Spy. These unique materials, combined with Stan’s passion for history and many years of research has resulted in this novel.
Visit the website TheEmperorAndTheSpy.com for more details.
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