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# Top 1,500 rank in Politics & Military History 1,344 pages of in-depth history 734 detailed customer reviews, 4.6⭐ rating Behind the Enigma: The Authorised History of GCHQ, Britain’s Secret Cyber-Intelligence Agency

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> 🔐 Unlock the secrets behind Britain’s cyber-intelligence legacy—because knowing is power.

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## Key Features

- • **Topical Authority:** Ranked among the top 1,500 books in Politics, Government, and Military History—trusted by professionals and academics alike.
- • **Rich Social Context:** Discover the evolving role of women and societal shifts within Britain’s secretive intelligence agency.
- • **Expertly Researched & Reviewed:** Backed by 734 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, this dense narrative is a must-read for serious history buffs.
- • **Comprehensive & Thought-Provoking:** A complex, rewarding read that challenges myths and sheds light on management brilliance behind the scenes.
- • **Deep Dive into Cyber-Intelligence:** Explore the untold, authorized history of GCHQ with unparalleled detail and insider insights.

## Overview

Behind the Enigma is the authorized, meticulously researched history of GCHQ, Britain’s secret cyber-intelligence agency. Spanning over 1,300 pages, it offers a dense, detailed account that blends technical, social, and managerial perspectives. Highly rated by over 700 readers, this book ranks prominently in politics and military history categories, making it an essential read for professionals seeking a deep understanding of intelligence history and its societal impact.

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Review: Very Detailed. - This is a very densely written book - full of acronyms and hopefully, informed detail. Blows some holes in the Enigma mythology - but puts it firmly in the place where it should always have been. However, it also goes into social details as regards numbers of women employed, their social backgrounds, their employment and also their gradual rise in the ranks as societal pressures and backgrounds changed. It is complex - I'm doing about 40 pages a day - and this is a long book - but it is very detailed and takes careful reading to ensure that you fully understand what is happening. Well worth the reading, perhaps it could have been shortened a little - but lets face it - the author is dealing with a difficult and very detailed history. His account of Stuart Hampshire - a philosopy don, being brought in to sort out the management was astonishing to me - and more importantly his obvious competence in dealing with difficult problems in management and structure. Oh, if he were in charge of the Covid Crisis I wonder how much better off we would be now. Anyway- this is a dense but ultimately rewarding book that pulls no punches - but also allows for brilliance to have a light shone where necessary.
Review: Product was what I had ordered - Good condition, got what I paid for

## Features

- Item Trademark: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
- manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Item Weight: kilograms, pounds, 1.3448197982, 0.61

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #223,647 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,352 in Specific Topics in Politics & Government #1,512 in International & World Politics #1,735 in Military History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 734 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Detailed.
*by J***R on 23 December 2020*

This is a very densely written book - full of acronyms and hopefully, informed detail. Blows some holes in the Enigma mythology - but puts it firmly in the place where it should always have been. However, it also goes into social details as regards numbers of women employed, their social backgrounds, their employment and also their gradual rise in the ranks as societal pressures and backgrounds changed. It is complex - I'm doing about 40 pages a day - and this is a long book - but it is very detailed and takes careful reading to ensure that you fully understand what is happening. Well worth the reading, perhaps it could have been shortened a little - but lets face it - the author is dealing with a difficult and very detailed history. His account of Stuart Hampshire - a philosopy don, being brought in to sort out the management was astonishing to me - and more importantly his obvious competence in dealing with difficult problems in management and structure. Oh, if he were in charge of the Covid Crisis I wonder how much better off we would be now. Anyway- this is a dense but ultimately rewarding book that pulls no punches - but also allows for brilliance to have a light shone where necessary.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product was what I had ordered
*by L***. on 9 July 2021*

Good condition, got what I paid for

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Histoire de la cryptographie britannique
*by D***Z on 21 June 2021*

Vient couronner une longue série d'ouvrages sur le sujet (Enigma, GCHQ, renseignement et cryptopgraphie) Mais ne se limite plus à la seule Seconde guerre mondiale et couvre une période beaucoup plus récente, après être remonté aux origines, dès le début du XXe siècle ! Ouvrage majeur sur le sujet...

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