{"title":"Phillip Deery","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of espionage and historical narratives with the works of Phillip Deery. A distinguished author known for his meticulously researched and compelling storytelling, Deery dives into the intricacies of history and military affairs with a particular focus on the covert world of spies and intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eSpies and Sparrows\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating insight into the complex relationships that defined the intelligence community during pivotal moments in history. Through his engaging prose, Deery illuminates the shadowy world of espionage, blending historical facts with gripping narratives that bring the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado or simply someone with a keen interest in the clandestine operations that shaped our world, Phillip Deery's books serve as an excellent window into these fascinating realms. Browse our collection to discover stories that combine historical depth with the thrill of espionage intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spies-and-sparrows-by-phillip-deery-9780522878301","title":"Spies and Sparrows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of the Second World War and the realisation that the Soviet Union had set up extensive espionage networks around the world, Australia responded by establishing its own spy-hunting agency: ASIO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1950s, its counterespionage activities were increasingly supplemented by attempts at countersubversion—identifying individuals and organisations suspected of activities that threatened national security. In doing so, it crossed the boundary from being a professional agency that collected, evaluated, and transmitted intelligence, to a sometimes politicised but always shadowy presence, monitoring not just communists but also peace activists, scientists, academics, journalists, and writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe human cost of ASIO's monitoring of domestic dissenters is difficult to measure. It is only through recovering the hidden histories of personal damage inflicted by ASIO on both lawful protesters and, in some cases, its own agents, that the extent can be revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy interrogating the roles of eight individuals intimately involved in the conduct of the Cold War, and drawing on many years of research, Phillip Deery's \u003ci\u003eSpies and Sparrows: ASIO and the Cold War\u003c\/i\u003e shines a powerful new light on the history of ASIO and raises important and enduring questions about the nature and impact of a state's surveillance of its citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655898026220,"sku":"9780522878301","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3917553482374.jpg?v=1752475002"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/phillip-deery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}