Kruger's Secret Service (1900)

By One Who Was In It

Book Overview

Kruger's Secret Service is a historical non-fiction book written by an anonymous author who claims to have been a member of the secret service of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic. The book was originally published in 1900 and provides a firsthand account of the secret operations and intelligence gathering techniques used by the Boer government during the Second Boer War.The author describes in detail the recruitment and training of agents, the use of codes and ciphers, and the methods used to gather information on enemy movements and plans. The book also covers the role of the secret service in the Boer government's negotiations with foreign powers and the challenges faced by agents working in hostile territory.Kruger's Secret Service offers a unique insight into the workings of a secret intelligence agency during a pivotal moment in South African history. It provides a detailed account of the tactics and strategies used by the Boer government to resist British colonialism and defend their independence. The book is a valuable resource for historians, military strategists, and anyone interested in the history of South Africa and the role of intelligence agencies in war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437082920
• ISBN13: 9781437082920
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"