Spies, Secret Agents and Spooks of London (Of London series) - Softcover

Narayan, Natasha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904153143 ISBN 13: 9781904153146

Publisher: Tempus, 2004

Synopsis

From the dark and dangerous alleys of Tudor London to the busy streets of today’s city, spies have always found plenty of work. In this book, you can read about how the Gunpowder Plot was uncovered, who the highest-ever paid spy was, Elizabeth I’s wily spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, the code-cracking boffins of World War II, and the real James Bond.

About this title

From the Publisher:

From the dark and dangerous alleys of Tudor London to the busy streets of today’s city, spies have always found plenty of work. You might not know who they are (well, that’s the point, really, isn’t it?), but have no doubt, they know who you are...

Look through the spyhole at:

· How the Gunpowder Plot was uncovered · Who the highest–ever paid spy was · Elizabeth I’s wily spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham · The code–cracking boffins of World War II · Death by poisoned umbrella on Waterloo Bridge · The real James Bond · The wacky exploits of Boy Scouts founder, Baden–Powell

... and many other stories, including tips on how to make your own invisible ink and what it takes to be a spy. But don’t tell anyone—Mum’s the word.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tempus
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904153143
• ISBN 13: 9781904153146
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96