Spies

Treachery, Secrecy, Paranoia

Nonfiction, History
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Author: Paula Schmitt ISBN: 9781912475087
Publisher: Urtext Ltd Publication: May 1, 2018
Imprint: Curious Reads Language: English
Author: Paula Schmitt
ISBN: 9781912475087
Publisher: Urtext Ltd
Publication: May 1, 2018
Imprint: Curious Reads
Language: English

Find out everything you always wanted to know about the world's second oldest profession, espionage. Award-winning journalist and writer Paula Schmitt tells all about: The history of espionage from ancient times to the age of drones; the fear and paranoia-filled lives of spies and double agents; the recruitment and personality tests they are subjected to; some of the most famous and some of the least known intrigues, sabotages, and proxy conflicts; the psychological profile of a typical agent; the surveillance going on today, in our daily lives, who conducts it, and on whose behalf. Rife with true stories, reportage, analysis, factoids and a gripping narrative, this short book provides a thorough tour of a fascinating, and sinister, practice.

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Find out everything you always wanted to know about the world's second oldest profession, espionage. Award-winning journalist and writer Paula Schmitt tells all about: The history of espionage from ancient times to the age of drones; the fear and paranoia-filled lives of spies and double agents; the recruitment and personality tests they are subjected to; some of the most famous and some of the least known intrigues, sabotages, and proxy conflicts; the psychological profile of a typical agent; the surveillance going on today, in our daily lives, who conducts it, and on whose behalf. Rife with true stories, reportage, analysis, factoids and a gripping narrative, this short book provides a thorough tour of a fascinating, and sinister, practice.

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