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An illustrated guide to the deadly world of espionage.

Agents, double agents and multiple agents are vital to waging war successfully and they often help nations avoid war altogether. Spies have affected the outcomes of wars and crucial battles throughout history.

Spies exposes the secret successes and public failures of intelligence gathering and operations from ancient times to the current war on terrorism.

Using easy-to-follow illustrated case studies and sidebar features, Spies reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of famous spies, international secrets, betrayals and bravery in the long history of spying.

The book describes in exciting detail:

  • The art of spy tradecraft
  • Techniques spies use to gather and send secrets
  • Devices used to steal state secrets
  • How agents survive in hostile environments
  • Whether or not spies like James Bond really exist.

Today, sophisticated digital and space-based technology gathers untold amounts of raw data. Yet far from rendering the spy on the ground obsolete, human intelligence is more vital than ever to separate the truth from the deception.

Spies is a factual and fascinating look into a dangerous world where nothing is what it appears to be.

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The real world of espionage and double agents... a slick colorful book... intriguing information, along with wonderful photos.-- (10/01/2004)

An in-depth look into the origins of espionage... covert ops, double-crosses and international networks that span from the Revolutionary War to September 11.-- (09/06/2004)

Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read... an excellent first resource.-- (02/01/2005)

A fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... very student friendly and appealing.-- (04/01/2005)

An exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended.-- (04/01/2005)

If students want to be secret agents, this is the book for them... Twenty-four actual case files are included, both the successes and failures, so the reader learns first hand what really happens... Recommended.-- (02/01/2005)

Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.-- (05/01/2005)
About the Author:

David Owen writes extensively on military deception, electronic intelligence, and computer crime. He is the author of Hidden Evidence and Final Frontier.

Antonio J. Mendez is a retired CIA agent and author. He is a consultant to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. and was recognized as one of the CIA's top agents.

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  • PublisherFirefly Books
  • Publication date2004
  • ISBN 10 1552977943
  • ISBN 13 9781552977941
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages128
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