Spies

Find out everything you always wanted to know about the world's second oldest profession, espionage. Award-winning journalist and writer Paula Schmitt tells all about: The history of espionage from ancient times to the age of drones; the fear and paranoia-filled lives of spies and double agents; the recruitment and personality tests they are subjected to; some of the most famous and some of the least known intrigues, sabotages, and proxy conflicts; the psychological profile of a typical agent; the surveillance going on today, in our daily lives, who conducts it, and on whose behalf. Rife with true stories, reportage, analysis, factoids and a gripping narrative, this short book provides a thorough tour of a fascinating, and sinister, practice.