Spies and Secret Service - The Story of Espionage, Its Main Systems and Chief Exponents

"e;Spies and Secret Service"e; is a 1915 work by Hamil Grant that explores the world of spying and espionage, examining its history and inner workings with a particular focus on nineteenth century Europe. Offering a fascinating insight into the secretive organisations of various countries, this volume is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the exciting field of espionage and its most notable historical figures. Contents include: "e;The Ethos of the Spy"e;, "e;The Spy Through the Ages"e;, "e;Le Caron"e;, "e;Schulmeister"e;, "e;Nathan Hale"e;, "e;Mack and the Molly Maguires"e;, "e;Major Andre"e;, "e;British Secret Service"e;, "e;French Secret Service"e;, "e;German Secret Service"e;, "e;German Secret Service-Continued"e;, etc. Read & Co. History is proudly republishing this classic work now in a brand new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on espionage in the First World War.