Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage - Softcover

Polmar, Norman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0375702490 ISBN 13: 9780375702495

Publisher: Random House USA Inc, 1998

Synopsis

From the earliest use of the word "spy" to the latest revelations in the Aldrich Ames case and the post-Cold War reorganization of Russian intelligence apparatus, Spy Book is the most comprehensive single reference to the underground world of spies, coded messages and intrigue.

Contains over 2,000 alphabetical entries on the real and fictional people, agencies, operations, tradecraft and tools that make up the clandestine world of espionage.

Illustrated with over 70 photographs and drawings of famous spies, codes, hardware and more

Based on previously unavailable archives, including the recently opened KGB files

About this title

About the Author:

NORMAN POLMAR has written or co-authored more than 30 books on military and intelligence subjects, gaining him international renown. A defense consultant, he has been the adviser to several members of Congress, the Department of Defense, foreign governments, and aerospace and shipbuilding firms.

THOMAS B. ALLEN is the author of over a dozen books, including the highly-acclaimed War Games. Previously the senior book editor of the National Geographic Society, he has written several books and numerous articles for National Geographic.

Synopsis:

Chronicles the history of international espionage, from ancient times to the present day.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0375702490
• ISBN 13: 9780375702495
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 645