- Hardcover: 656 pages
- Publisher: Greenhill Books (May 14 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1853672785
- ISBN-13: 978-1853672781
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19.8 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Norman Polmar and Thomas Allen describe espionage as the world's second-oldest profession, right behind prostitution. They say the two trades share much of the same allure: "Money, secrecy, sex, great public interest, and people's reputations--or lack thereof--are involved in both professions." Spies are probably the objects of greater curiosity, given their proximity to the corridors of power. And now Polmar and Allen have come up with a compendium that informs on the informers, from "A-2" (the intelligence staff of the U.S. Army Air Corps) to "Zelle, Margaretha" (Mata Hari's real name). More than 2,000 entries deliver the scoop on agencies, operations, jargon, technology, and even such fictional figures as James Bond.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up. An alphabetically arranged encyclopedia, ranging from Biblical incidences of spying to circumstances surrounding Boris Yeltsin's reelection in 1996. Interesting details about television and literary spies are included. The text is clear, and the authors' conclusions are well documented. A system of stars and small capitals indicate master entries and cross-references, respectively. The icons are better suited to a multimedia reference tool where one could more easily move through the maze of interactive text. There is an index of personalities, but no subject index. Entries on fictional spies are strictly alphabetical, so James Bond is under J and Maxwell Smart is under M. Dull, black-and-white photographs are sprinkled throughout. Mark Lloyd's The Guiness Book of Espionage (Da Capo, 1994) is not as comprehensive, but its topical organization makes it a more accessible book for beginning students of espionage and more useful for assignments. Visually appealing and easier to read, H. Keith Melton's The Ultimate Spy Book (DK, 1996) and Richard Platt's Spy (Knopf, 1996) are also better introductory works. Nevertheless, Spy Book is a solid reference source with detailed coverage for readers who are already captivated by the subject.?Margaret Tice, Brooklyn Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Encyclopedia IS the proper title,
By "azhall" (Key Largo, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage (Paperback)
A book of information of people, places, code names, etc. relating to spying, including very early items with descriptions and history. A query once found, leads to cross references and provokes further reading in this book, and into other books. Names well known people and their contribution to spying, and the contribution of private citizens also. Each item is well written and full of unexpected, details, history, and information. Presents code names and describes the activity for which the code was used. Very useful for anyone interested in spies and spying preceeding war time, in war time, and in peace time also.
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This review is from: Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage (Paperback)
An amusing read by this outsider observer of the community. I showed this book to an ex-member of the community and they "asked the right question." "Does it define the Intelligence Cycle?"The one major short coming (4.5 stars) is that it could have said more about the role of Canada and the CSE and their other units. These have had documentation and this is one of those areas where the Web excells.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Spy Book Ever,
By A Customer
This review is from: Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage (Paperback)
I had checked it out in a library and I couldn't put it down. I think it is the best spy book ever, but don't take my word for it, check it out.
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