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Book and Dagger
How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II
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Elyse Graham's "Book and Dagger" unveils the untold story of how academics and librarians were recruited and trained as spies during World War II. The book details their clandestine operations, highlighting their unique skills in information gathering and analysis.
It explores the challenges they faced, the dangers they endured, and their significant contributions to the Allied war effort.
Graham's research sheds light on the crucial role of these unlikely spies in shaping modern intelligence practices.
The narrative also touches upon the lasting impact of their experiences on American higher education.
It explores the challenges they faced, the dangers they endured, and their significant contributions to the Allied war effort.
Graham's research sheds light on the crucial role of these unlikely spies in shaping modern intelligence practices.
The narrative also touches upon the lasting impact of their experiences on American higher education.
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Brooke Gladstone as the author of the book that discusses the role of academics, archivists, and librarians in WWII intelligence gathering.
Brooke Gladstone as the author of the book that discusses the role of academics, archivists, and librarians in WWII intelligence gathering.
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Mentioned by Brooke Gladstone as a delightful book about scholars and librarians who became spies during World War II.
Brooke Gladstone as a delightful book about scholars and librarians who became spies during World War II.24 snips
Wars Are Won By Stories
Written by Elyse Graham , discussing how scholars and librarians became unlikely spies during World War II.
668 Book and Dagger - The Scholars and Librarians Who Became Spies and Fought the Nazis (with Elyse Graham) | Jane Austen Turns 250
