Synopses & Reviews
An inconspicuous figure in a raincoat; border crossings at midnight; living under constant threat of betrayal: are these the images of the movies or reality? Deliberatively secretive and shadowy, the world of the spy is one that only a privileged few can really understand. Now Ultimate Spy gives you a unique opportunity to enter that world, as Keith Melton, an adviser to U.S. intelligence agencies, brings to light the secrets of espionage. In this expanded and updated edition, he includes a detailed examination of post-Cold War spying operations to bring the reader up to date on the rapidly evolving high-technology world of spying.
Synopsis
The insider's guide to the secret world of espionage in a revised, expanded edition. From the Civil War to the present day, learn about famous spies throughout history, how they were recruited, and what really happened in some of their most daring missions in history. With more than 600 full-color photographs and illustrations, detailed accounts of formerly secret operations, descriptions of spy equipment and techniques used to gather information, The Ultimate Spy is the insider's guide to the secret world of espionage.
About the Author
H. Keith Melton is a renowned historian and specialist in clandestine devices and equipment. He is recognized internationally as an authority on espionage tradecraft and has amassed an unparalleled collection of spy devices, books, and images of famous spies. Part of his amazing private collection is on permanent display inside the Central Intelligence Agency. He lives in Jupiter, Florida.