espionage

Highlights the daring escapades of such spies as Mata Hari, Lawrence of Arabia, Fritz Kolbe, Belle Boyd, and Kim Philby.

Focuses on the history of spying since World War I, including the journals, secret devices, and biographies of spies.

"Ranging in history from an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth I to the creation of the Nazi Final Solution and to the Presidential Daily Brief from August 2001 that warned that Osama Bin Laden was planning an attack on the U.S., the documents in Declassified offer an intriguing glimpse into the world of espionage and covert operations over hundreds of years."--Book jacket.

Presents nearly thirty essays on opposing sides of espionage and intelligence gathering debates, discussing justification, civil liberties, methods, and twenty-first century challenges. Includes an annotated list of organizations and a bibliography.

On cover: A look at the fascinating tools of the espionage trade--what they are, how they work and who uses them-from the simple hand gun to the KH-11 satellite.

On title page: The world of espionage, master spies, tortures, interrogations, spy equipment, escapes, codes & how you can become a spy.

Examines the world of modern espionage, discussing the functions of intelligence agencies around the world, how and why they gather information, and examples of spy operations and famous cases.

Examines the formation and growth of espionage activities in modern government, legendary spies, and their contributions to history.

An illustrated exploration of the skills, strategies, and technology used by spies.