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Vescent, Heather.
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Spies.
Espionage -- History.
Intelligence service -- History.
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Vescent, Heather.
Spies.
Espionage -- History.
Intelligence service -- History.
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The
secrets
of
spies
:
inside
the
hidden
world
of
international
agents
/ Heather Vescent, Adrian Gilbert, Rob Colson.
by
Vescent, Heather.
Weldon Owen, [2020]
Call #:
327.12 V575s
Subjects
Spies
.
Espionage -- History.
Intelligence service -- History.
ISBN:
9781681885339 (hc)
Description:
256 p. : ill. (some col.), portraits ; 27 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Summary:
"Packed with dastardly details and top-secret stories, this book recounts thrilling tales of
spies
from the ancient
world
of Sun Tzu to the latest cyber threats. From James Bond to Mata Hari, in scores of books and movies, and on the front pages of newspapers,
spies
have always captured our imagination. But what’s the truth behind the fiction? The
Secrets
of
Spies
sheds light on the mysterious life of the spy, explaining the real-life origins of spying, examining some of history’s most notorious
spies
and spycatchers, and revealing the role espionage plays today in business, politics, and everyday life. Filled with lavish illustrations and hundreds of full-color photographs, this book provides hours of fun and entertainment for any reader. Narrated in an engaging, compelling style, The
Secrets
of
Spies
is a thrilling, in-depth global investigation of the
hidden
history of espionage. From ninja assassins to computer hackers, the book uncovers the tools, tricks, and techniques that make up the daring art of the spy."--Publisher.
Other authors:
Gilbert, Adrian.
Colson, Rob, 1971-
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