Pierre Beaumarchais and the History of Spies
For modern readers interested in the history of spies, his life highlights an important truth about early intelligence culture.
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Spy stocks? Vineyards and Wine Cellars in World War II and Cold War Europe – Editor’s Commentary for September
During the war years, an average wine cellar could easily become a spy stock.
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Mastering Secrecy: Inside the Manhattan Project’s Classified Operations and Espionage
During World War II, amidst the tumult of global conflict, the Manhattan Project was one of the most secretive undertakings.
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Spy’s Mastery: The Art of Deception in WWII Spycraft
A WWII spy undergoing disguise training was taught a variety of techniques to alter physical appearance, including changes to hair color, style, and facial features.
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Dangerous Middle East Adventure led him to Writing Desk: The Story of a Former Cold War Spy
“I didn’t have a writing career and didn’t think in those terms. I still don’t. I’ve never really wanted a career in anything. Life’s too short and sweet for that grim, mortgage-in-the suburbs approach”, says John Fullerton, the former spy and journalist who lived and worked in 40 countries and covered a dozen wars.
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