num_pages: 288
description: "Intriguing." —Booklist "Ernest Volkman brings his subjects into full life in their world of espionage. Spies is a substantial addition to the already rich collection of titles under his name." —Ray S. Cline, President National Intelligence Study Center "A consistently absorbing and informative introduction to key players in the espionage game." —Kirkus Reviews Acclaimed author Ernest Volkman strips away the myths and Hollywood hype to reveal the human drama behind "the world’s second oldest profession"—espionage. Spies is the startling true story of the men and women whose daring feats of subterfuge have, for better or worse, irrevocably altered the course of history.
language: English
title: Spies: The Secret Agents Who Changed the Course of History
titlecomplete: Spies: The Secret Agents Who Changed the Course of History
genres: Nonfiction, History, Espionage
ratings_count: 84
publisher: Wiley