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Secrets, Lies, Gizmos and Spies: A History of Spies and Espionage

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By Janet Wyman Coleman
Publisher Abrams
Secrets, Lies, Gizmos and Spies: A History of Spies and Espionage
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Published in conjunction with the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, this heavily illustrated volume details the secret history of spies and espionage through the ages. From the Trojan War to World War II, from James Bond to Austin Powers, all aspiring secret agents will learn about extraordinary and harrowing tales of famous spies and classified operations. Featuring many photos of concealed weapons and covert gadgets, interviews with real spies, guides to key terms, and other deathdefying spy stories, Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies will reveal the unbelievable and unpredictable world of artful deception.

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25403 words25,403 words
128 pages128 pages
Lexile 990LLexile 990L
Published 2006Published 2006

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