Who is James Bond from The Man with the Golden Gun and what is their importance?

James Bond is a British Secret Agent, code named 007. He is a bachelor and lover of the finer things in life. He is an avid smoker and drinker of martinis. He lives in London but works around the world. He was a commander in the army during World War II, where he spent time in America. Bond enjoys the finer things in life, especially the company of women. He often takes huge risks to complete his missions and escapes death many times.