espionage

An illustrated introduction to the history of espionage, discussing the strategies, tools, weaponry, and technologies utilized by spies.

Presents accounts of how animals have been used in the military, on the police force, and in the CIA, including discussion of the use of homing pigeons during the Franco-Prussian War.

Discusses the agents, communications, technological advances, covert actions, and double agents during the Cold War.

Discusses the history of spying, famous spies from the Rosenbergs to Kim Philby, and the technological future of spying.

Describes the skills, equipment, and techniques that spies use. Includes activities and experiments.

Chronicles the life of Soviet spy turned FBI informant Elizabeth Bentley, discussing how her actions started the greatest Red Scare in United States history.

Explores the role of spies in wars throughout history, discusses ways in which these men and women exhibited bravery, and looks at the contributions various individuals made to their countries while working as spies.

Focuses on British and American espionage, counterespionage, and deceptive operations that were so crucial to the defeat of Nazi Germany and Japan in the Second World War.

Describes the dangerous missions of several World War II spies.

Describes the dangerous missions of several modern-day spies.