Canaris: The Life and Death of Hitler's Spymaster

Wilhelm Canaris remains one of the most mysterious and contradictory members of the Nazi regime. As head of military intelligence, he played a vital role in Hitlers plans, while at the same time encouraging and protecting the Führers opponents. This biography assesses his career in the navy and in espionage, his part in the right-wing coups of 1919-20, and his feelings about the party he served, which eventually claimed his life.