Espionage, Kristie Macrakis
Espionage, Kristie Macrakis
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Espionage
A Concise History

Author: Kristie Macrakis

Narrator: Holly Adams

Unabridged: 4 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 06/20/2023


Synopsis

A concise introduction to the history and methods of espionage, illustrated by spy stories from antiquity to today's high-tech world.

Espionage is one of the most secret of human activities. It is also, as the popularity of spy stories suggests, one of the most intriguing. This book pulls the veil back on the real world of espionage, revealing how spying actually works. In a refreshingly clear, concise manner, Kristie Macrakis guides listeners through the shadowy world of espionage, from the language and practice of spycraft to its role in international politics, its bureaucratic underpinnings, and its transformation in light of modern technology. Espionage is a mirror of society and human foibles with the added cloak of secrecy and deception. Accordingly, Espionage traces spying all the way back to antiquity, while also moving beyond traditional accounts of military and diplomatic intelligence to shine a light on industrial espionage and the new techno-spy. As thorough—and thoroughly enjoyable—as it is compact, the book is an ideal introduction to the history and anatomy of espionage.

About Kristie Macrakis

Kristie Macrakis was professor of history in the School of History and Sociology at Georgia Tech and the author of many books, including Seduced by Secrets and Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies. She passed away in November 2022.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Realini on August 09, 2023

Espionage – A Concise History by Kristie Macrakis 9 out of 10 The subject is more than interesting – fascinating is the word that most often comes to mind, but it was compromised by too much use – for instance, CNN has an anchor that I dislike, Becky Anderson, and one reason why I change the channel,......more

Goodreads review by Alessandra on February 19, 2024

I found this book a little hard to follow. The headers of chapters and sections are helpful, but if it wasn’t for those, it would be challenging to understand what the author wants to convey in each section. I found the information quite intertwined and often the most detailed concepts were presente......more

Goodreads review by Makronyyy on February 09, 2024

Its kinda like reading wiki about espionage. Does give good insight to a lot of principles and a general history of spying. Throughout reading this book I got the feeling that the writer was constantly trying to steer my opinion into being that espionage has become too big and is not worth the massi......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on October 14, 2023

Good overview.......more

Goodreads review by willow on August 09, 2024

Nice book! Although it is a short one there is a lot to be learned even if you’ve read on the topic. There were times when I felt that there were too many facts without sufficient context that made it a bit disengaging but overall I enjoyed it.......more