The Secret Life of Spies Hardcover Book

Very good/excellent condition. The Secret Life of Spies: Uncover true stories of secrecy and espionage inspired by 20 real-life spies Espionage is one of the oldest human activities ever to have existed. Spies from across the globe have shaped and changed the world, often in surprising ways. Although they try to keep their work hidden from everyday view, they have left their impact scattered throughout history. This gives us a chance to look inside the mysterious world of spies and uncover some of the incredible techniques they use in their inscrutable work. Spanning history and travelling across borders, this book will reveal a kaleidoscope of agents who dedicated their lives to the world of espionage. The reader will embark on a journey through the incredible history of spies, from the earliest accounts of espionage in Ancient China right up to our modern globalised society, to discover how spies work in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world. On the way, we will meet some of the real men and women who operated in the shadows to gather intelligence, disrupt their enemies and steal secrets. This is the secret life of spies.