Daniel Lescallier, 1743-1822, Man of the Sea Or Military Spy?
Author | : Margaret Bradley |
Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0773459510 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780773459519 |
Rating | : 4/5 (519 Downloads) |
Download or read book Daniel Lescallier, 1743-1822, Man of the Sea Or Military Spy? written by Margaret Bradley and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The period prior to the French revolution and the Napoleonic Wars was one of intense industrial espionage. Daniel Lescallier was one of France's most influential spies, his main aim being to obtain information about the British navy. The context is the story of Daniel Lescallier and his other similar missions. The background is the history of the transfer of industrial technology and military secrets from England to the continent during the eighteenth century.