The Enemy Within: A History of Spies, Spymasters and Espionage - Softcover

Crowdy, Terry

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9781846032172: The Enemy Within: A History of Spies, Spymasters and Espionage

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ISBN 10: 1846032172 ISBN 13: 9781846032172

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2008

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"Crowdy's effective, readable summary of espionage in human history begins with the ancient Egyptians and doesn't end even with the Mossad." --Booklist"Crowdy, who has previously written for Osprey on the uniforms and organizations of French revolutionary armed forces, reflects his publisher's expanding horizons in this survey of espionage from ancient times to America's invasion of Iraq. ... Though Crowdy is familiar with standard sources, this is a work of narrative and anecdote rather than analysis, and succeeds within that context." --Publishers Weekly Crowdy's effective, readable summary of espionage in human history begins with the ancient Egyptians and doesn't end even with the Mossad. "Booklist" Crowdy, who has previously written for Osprey on the uniforms and organizations of French revolutionary armed forces, reflects his publisher's expanding horizons in this survey of espionage from ancient times to America's invasion of Iraq. ... Though Crowdy is familiar with standard sources, this is a work of narrative and anecdote rather than analysis, and succeeds within that context. "Publishers Weekly"" "Crowdy, who has previously written for Osprey on the uniforms and organizations of French revolutionary armed forces, reflects his publisher's expanding horizons in this survey of espionage from ancient times to America's invasion of Iraq. ... Though Crowdy is familiar with standard sources, this is a work of narrative and anecdote rather than analysis, and succeeds within that context." "Publishers Weekly""Crowdy's effective, readable summary of espionage in human history begins with the ancient Egyptians and doesn't end even with the Mossad. ... "" Booklist" "("See over for full review)

About the Author:

Terry Crowdy has an unconventional background for a historian. Former bassist in a rock group, and a history enthusiast, Terry writes with passion and a keen eye for detail, bring his unique perspective to the murky world of espionage and spying. His enthusiasm for accessing forgotten historical sources and seeking out information that has eluded others is demonstrated throughout this vivid account of 'secret war'. Terry has written several other books including Military Misdemeanours, sordid stories of scandal in the military throughout history. Terry lives in Kent, UK.

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