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Irvin Gillis was the first U.S. naval attaché to China. Spending almost forty years in Asia he was a unique and highly effective intelligence officer.

From Baird Maritime

A fascinating story very well told. Apart from the disconcerting “Amerenglish” and the consequently essential explanations of the game of cricket, in the edition reviewed, this book read better than a James Bond novel. Even better than that it’s all true.

From Baird Maritime

Airport bookshops, particularly in Asia, are full of so called “self-help” books. This aspirational or inspirational literature is devoured by young executives with a desire to further their careers.

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In its nineteenth edition, this classic just gets better and better. Comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date.