Ultimate Spy

Deliberately secretive and shadowy, the world of the spy is one that only a privileged few can really understand. This guide gives you the opportunity to enter that world, as Keith Melton, an adviser to US intelligence agencies, brings to light the secrets of espionage. In this expanded and updated edition, he includes detailed examination of post-Cold War spying operations to bring the reader up to date on the rapidly evolving high-technology world of spying. Stranger than fiction, the true history of spying includes colourful characters, tales of intrigue and daring exploits. Recounting events that range from the American Civil War, through both World Wars and the Cold War up to the present day, "Ultimate Spy" reveals what really happened in some of the great spying operations. Over the years Keith Melton has amassed an large collection of spy devices. Concealed cameras, lockpicks, listening devices, suitcase radios, microdots, assassination devices and the tools used for counterterrorism and digital espionage - everything the well-equipped spy could ever need is photographed here. The book also features a section on how to be a spy, telling you how spies are chosen and recruited, the training they receive and the tricks of the trade. Whether you are a James Bond fan, or want a glimpse into the world behind today's headlines, "Ultimate Spy" uncovers the clandestine activities that oil the wheels of international relations.