{"product_id":"espionage-a-concise-history-paperback","title":"Espionage: A Concise History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristie Macrakis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise introduction to the history and methods of espionage, illustrated by spy stories from antiquity to today's high-tech world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEspionage is one of the most secret of human activities. It is also, as the popularity of spy stories suggests, one of the most intriguing. This book pulls the veil back on the real world of espionage, revealing how spying actually works. In a refreshingly clear, concise manner, Kristie Macrakis guides readers through the shadowy world of espionage, from the language and practice of spycraft to its role in international politics, its bureaucratic underpinnings, and its transformation in light of modern technology. Espionage is a mirror of society and human foibles with the added cloak of secrecy and deception. Accordingly, \u003ci\u003eEspionage\u003c\/i\u003e traces spying all the way back to antiquity, while also moving beyond traditional accounts of military and diplomatic intelligence to shine a light on industrial espionage and the new techno-spy. As thorough--and thoroughly readable--as it is compact, the book is an ideal introduction to the history and anatomy of espionage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKristie Macrakis was Professor of History in the School of History and Sociology at Georgia Tech and the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eSeduced by Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrisoners, Lovers, and Spies\u003c\/i\u003e. She passed away in November 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732094619711,"sku":"9780262545020","price":20.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d934a7f8f599c25ad1daf71508a0b08e.webp?v=1765131267","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/espionage-a-concise-history-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}