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

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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 Andre , 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.