Closely Guarded: a Life in Canadian Security and Intelligence (Heritage)
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, 2001
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Written by one of the very few people privy to some of the most closely guarded state secrets in Canada, this highly personal narrative is brought to life with exerpts from letters written home during World War II. This story recalls several of the key political moments of the 20th century. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWQ; JPSH; JPSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 375. . 2001. Paperback. . . . .
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- Title
- Closely Guarded: a Life in Canadian Security and Intelligence (Heritage)
- Author
- Starnes, John
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0802084559
- ISBN 13
- 9780802084552
Closely Guarded is written by a man who was privy to some of the most closely guarded state secrets in Canada. From 1942 to 1973, John Starnes was engaged in such areas as communications intelligence and, during his tenure as the first civilian director-general of the RCMP Security Service, in counter-espionage and counter-subversion. His recollection of these confidential activities and the part he played in them is supported by a wealth of formerly classified official documentation recently released under the Access to Information Act.
This is a highly personal narrative, brought vividly to life with excerpts from the letters that Starnes wrote home from London during the Second World War, when he moved in intelligence circles and met many prominent diplomats and policy-makers. His story recalls several of the key political moments of this century, including the creation of the United Nations, the glory days of External Affairs, the Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, and the October Crisis in 1970.
Starnes's memoir offers a fascinating look at Canada's security and intelligence work from the point of view of an official deeply involved in many covert government activities. It provides an insider's perspective on both the little-known world of the Canadian intelligence community and the international security and intelligence network in which Canada has participated. Written by the author of five spy novels, it will interest those who follow the history of Canada's undercover operations.
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About the Author
John Starnes has been active in many areas of Canadian government, including chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee; Canadian ambassador to Germany and to Egypt and Sudan; and director-general of the RCMP Security Service.
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