Secret History of To-day, Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy (e-bog) af Upward, Allen
Upward, Allen (forfatter)

Secret History of To-day, Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy e-bog

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Excerpt: &quote;The initials under which I write these confessions are not those of my real name, which I could not disclose without exposing myself to the revenge of formidable enemies. As it is, I run a very great risk in making revelations which affect some of the most powerful personages now living; and it is only by the exercise of the utmost discretion that I can hope to avoid giving offe...
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Forfattere Upward, Allen (forfatter)
Udgivet 29 januar 2022
Genrer FA
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9783985317356
Excerpt: "e;The initials under which I write these confessions are not those of my real name, which I could not disclose without exposing myself to the revenge of formidable enemies. As it is, I run a very great risk in making revelations which affect some of the most powerful personages now living; and it is only by the exercise of the utmost discretion that I can hope to avoid giving offence in quarters in which the slightest disrespect is apt to have serious consequences. If I should be found to err on the side of frankness, I can only plead in excuse that I have never yet betrayed the confidence placed in me by the various Governments and illustrious families which have employed me from time to time. The late Prince Bismarck once honoured me by saying: 'To tell secrets to Monsieur V-- is like putting them into a strong box, with the certainty that they will not come out again until one wants them to.'"e;