British Intelligence

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The paper analyzes the development of British intelligence in the period before WWI. The paper explores how, prior to the 19th century, there was very little British intelligence. However, the stage was set for great change. The paper discusses how the massive industrialization and urbanization of the 19th century meant that the population of London had grown from just under 1 million in 1800, to 4.7 million in 1900. The paper further discusses the massive technological changes, including the invention of steam-powered trains and ships, telegraphs, telephones, and finally Marconi's wireless telegraph.

From the Paper:

"It seems that at the beginning of the 20th century the British intelligence system was almost non-existent. A combination of factors came together to quickly change this. Historical Background: The 19th century had seen massive developments in communications and transport, dramatically changing the possibilities for espionage. Also, the population of England, and London in particular, had grown dramatically. Overall situation: In reality, the world was gearing up for the First World War."

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