The Anatomy of a Spy - A History of Espionage and Betrayal (Paperback)

In this compelling investigation, author Michael Smith explores the critical moment in a spy's life: that split-second decision to embrace a double life; to cheat and hide and hurt; to risk disgrace - even death - without any guarantee of being rewarded or even recognised. Each chapter centres on a number of different spies, following the path they took that led, finally, to the point of no return. Were they propelled by personal convictions? Blackmailed and left without a choice? Too desperate for money to think about the consequences? Through in-depth insider knowledge, Michael Smith also uncovers new and unknown cases, including a spy inside ISIS, President Trump's links with Russia and Edward Snowden's role as a whistle-blower, to offer compelling psychological portraits of these men and women, homing unerringly on the fault-lines and shady corners of their characters, their weaknesses and their strengths, the lies they tell other people, and the lies they always end up telling themselves.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Michael Smith
Dimensions:	196 x 130 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9257-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > Espionage & secret services Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-7509-9257-3
Barcode:	9780750992572

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