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

-Spies and Secret Service- 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: -The Ethos of the Spy-, -The Spy Through the Ages-, -Le Caron-, -Schulmeister-, -Nathan Hale-, -Mack and the Molly Maguires-, -Major André-, -British Secret Service-, -French Secret Service-, -German Secret Service-, -German Secret Service-Continued-, 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.