Product Description
Filled with historical and modern photos and reproductions and arranged loosely by topic, this quick read dives into the secret world of espionage. Providing a global perspective, Coleman explains that this is not a complete history of spying, but rather "a collection of spy stories." The true tales describe disguises, ways of gathering information, snooping devices, codes, clandestine operations, and weapons. Short bios of famous spies appear throughout the work. Fictional characters such as Alias, Maxwell Smart, and Austin Powers are mentioned as well. The engrossing, readable text will hold the interest of even reluctant readers.
