My adventures as a German secret agent by Horst von der Goltz
"My Adventures as a German Secret Agent" by Horst von der Goltz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work centers on Von der Goltz's experiences as a secret agent and confidential aide for the German government, particularly in the turbulent decade leading up to and during the First World War. The likely focus of the account is on behind-the-scenes political intrigue, espionage, and international plots, as observed
and executed by Von der Goltz himself—spanning Europe, the United States, and Mexico. The opening of this memoir plunges the reader into Von der Goltz’s extraordinary life, beginning with his return to the United States in the company of law enforcement and his subsequent testimony in a major espionage case. He quickly transitions to recounting the dramatic incident that thrust him into the world of secret diplomacy: the accidental discovery of an explosive letter linked to the legitimacy of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Von der Goltz narrates his youthful induction into espionage, highlighting a blend of idealism, adventurous spirit, and naiveté that entangles him in international intrigue. The early chapters detail his training, first missions—including impersonating a Russian prince to steal diplomatic secrets—and painful lessons about the ruthless and perilous world of covert operations, effectively setting the tone for a tale of deception, loyalty, and shifting morality in the shadowy realm of wartime espionage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Goltz, Horst von der, 1884- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17029598 |
| Title | My adventures as a German secret agent |
| Original Publication | New York: R. M. McBride & Company, 1917. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Secret service -- Germany |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Secret service -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75931 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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