Provides a unique opportunity to enter the secret world of espionage, revealing the stories of famous spies, recounting tales of famous spy operations, and showing an amazing range of spy paraphernalia. This expanded edition includes a new section that looks in detail at post-Cold War spying activities, bringing the reader up to date with the rapidly evolving high-technology world of spying.

Includes index.

Famous spying operations -- World War II -- Cold War -- Post-cold war spying -- Equipment and techniques -- Secret operations -- Counterintelligence -- Clandestine communications -- Weapons -- How to be a spy.