Synopses & Reviews
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
Synopsis
The Spy Book uncovers the secrets and decodes the messages of the covert world of espionage. Over 2,000 entries on people, agencies, operations, and tools comprise this definitive work. Insiders Norman Polmar and Thomas Allen have unearthed files that have only recently been made available, including many from the KGB. This second edition includes the latest unveiled spies and situations, as well as new entries on the effects of espionage on literature, movies, television, and other media.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 629-633) and index.
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.