My Secret Service: Vienna, Sophia, Constantinople, Nish, Belgrade, Asia Minor, etc.
by OpenStories
Original author: Man who dined with the Kaiser
"My Secret Service: Vienna, Sophia, Constantinople, Nish, Belgrade, Asia Minor, etc." by an unnamed author is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World War I. The narrative recounts the author's experiences as a journalist who undertakes undercover travels in various enemy territories to uncover details about the German war machine and the spy system. With a unique blend of first-person adventure and war commentary, the book offers insights into the tumultuous political climate of the time. The opening of this account introduces us to the narrator, who emphatically states he is not a spy but rather a journalist seeking the truth about the German military operations during the Great War. He shares his motivations and the inherent dangers involved in his investigative journeys across Europe and into enemy territories like Germany, Austria, and Turkey. The narrator expresses a mix of fear and boldness, highlighting the risks he undertakes while disguising his identity to gather crucial information that he believes could assist the Allies. His first chapter sets the tone for an adventurous exploration filled with intrigue, danger, and a quest for knowledge about the war’s inner workings.
My Secret Service: Vienna, Sophia, Constantinople, Nish, Belgrade, Asia Minor, etc., by Man who dined with the Kaiser. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #67951.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter658 words
- 2.Chapter I: Introductory1,114 words
- 3.Chapter II: Vienna in War Time3,718 words
- 4.Chapter III: In the Balkans3,497 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Constantinople3,120 words
- 6.Chapter V: I Interview Enver Pasha2,902 words
- 7.Chapter VI: I Visit Asia Minor2,746 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Constantinople From Within2,481 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The “untersee” German2,896 words
- 10.Chapter IX: “our Kaiser Is Here!”2,870 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Banquet at Nish3,323 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Balkan Express3,440 words
- 13.Chapter XII: French Thoroughness2,749 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The German Menace1,199 words