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Century of Spies
Jeffrey T. Richelson
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Description for Century of Spies
Paperback. A history of the role of modern intelligence across the globe. Num Pages: 544 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBT; JPSH; JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 36. Weight in Grams: 702.
Spy-masters, moles, and double-agents. Ciphers, saboteurs, and atomic secrets. The shady world of real-life espionage is as alarming and mysterious as any John Le Carré novel or James Bond movie. This outstanding book chronicles the international history of intelligence in the 20th century, exploring the impact of spies on world events during both war and peacetime. The work highlights the key events and breakthroughs in the history of intelligence and espionage - from the codebreaking and sabotage operations in the World Wars to the U2 incident and the CIA's secret war in Nicaragua. It also offers fascinating details ... Read more
Spy-masters, moles, and double-agents. Ciphers, saboteurs, and atomic secrets. The shady world of real-life espionage is as alarming and mysterious as any John Le Carré novel or James Bond movie. This outstanding book chronicles the international history of intelligence in the 20th century, exploring the impact of spies on world events during both war and peacetime. The work highlights the key events and breakthroughs in the history of intelligence and espionage - from the codebreaking and sabotage operations in the World Wars to the U2 incident and the CIA's secret war in Nicaragua. It also offers fascinating details ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Number of Pages
544
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195113907
SKU
V9780195113907
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About Jeffrey T. Richelson
Jeffrey Richelson is Senior Fellow at the National Security Archive.
Reviews for Century of Spies
fascinating history of secret warfare
Focus
recommended to those seeking to understand contemporary intelligence and the controversies surrounding it.
New Scientist
Focus
recommended to those seeking to understand contemporary intelligence and the controversies surrounding it.
New Scientist