Classified
Christopher R. Moran
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Classified
Published
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
434
ISBN-13
9781107000995
Description
Classified is a fascinating account of the British state's long obsession with secrecy and the ways it sought to prevent information about its secret activities from entering the public domain. Drawing on recently declassified documents, unpublished correspondence and exclusive interviews with key officials and journalists, Christopher Moran pays particular attention to the ways that the press and memoirs have been managed by politicians and spies. He argues that, by the 1960s, governments had become so concerned with their inability to keep secrets that they increasingly sought to offset damaging leaks with their own micro-managed publications. The book reveals new insights into seminal episodes in British post-war history, including the Suez crisis, the D-Notice Affair and the treachery of the Cambridge spies, identifying a new era of offensive information management, and putting the contemporary battle between secret-keepers, electronic media and digital whistle-blowers into long-term perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Classified?
This edition of Classified has approximately 434 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Classified?
For most readers, Classified typically takes between 9h 3m and 6h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Classified?
The estimated word count for Classified is approximately 108,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Classified?
Classified was written by Christopher R. Moran.
When was Classified published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.