Pages in category nonfiction books about espionage. A few authors are particularly diligent about research and accuracy, so most of what ive picked up is probably true. Mar 06, 2018 for every suspense novel that shocks and awes readers, there are real life stories that make fiction seem tame and predictable. The spies in the espionage genre can be either good or evil. The canine teams who protect the president of the united states. Jan 09, 2015 andys trusty sidekick in espionage, sherlock, er opie. When arguably the greatest spy novelist of all time, john le carre, calls your book the best true spy story i have ever read, you know you have something special. Five essential books on reallife espionage, from the story of legendary spymaster m to the autobiography of double agent kim philby. The fbis hunt for a traitor whose espionage scheme employed complex coded. Can anyone recommend some good nonfiction spy books. The increasing importance of intelligence during world war ii. And, whether in fact or fiction, the literature of espionage continues to.
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The novelist and the spy, it turns out, are practically relatives. Dec 17, 2018 espionage has always been tied up with dual identities, coded communication, the foundations of knowledge, the manipulation of wills, and all the other tricks and trappings of a spys life. For every suspense novel that shocks and awes readers, there are real life stories that make fiction seem tame and predictable. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Feb 14, 2016 authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
The story of the culper spy ring, which aided the american cause during the revolution. No matter the subject or your interests, our virtual bookshelf of used non fiction books is sure to quench your thirst for knowledge. Browse fiction espionage ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. For good or ill, a fair amount of what ive learned about espionage over the years has come from reading spy stories. Best espionage books nonfiction 106 books goodreads. From selections for the studious full of reference books and used textbooks to a delicious stack of the best cookbooks. The book tells the fascinating cold war tale of oleg gordievsky, the son of two kgb agents. When pursuit managing editor kim green and executive editor hal humphreys, who have also worked as radio producers for npr, got in touch to find out if we had recommendations for spyrelated fiction, we had just the man for the job. The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
Free audio books in genre non fiction that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Some of the best books about real life spies and espionage. Lies, spies, and a conspiracy to protect predators. The incredible true story of how nazi spies were turned into double agents by j. Four books provide a more comprehensive understanding of important historical events. The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.
This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. Jan 20, 2017 espionage is about spies the way that science fiction is about rocket ships or astronomy is about building telescopes. Pages in category non fiction books about espionage the following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. Feast your eyes on some of the best non fiction books of all time. This novel continues the story of richard hannay, taking him from convalescence following the battle of loos, back to london for a vital meeting at the foreign office, and thence on a topsecret mission across wartorn germanoccupied europe. Espionage fiction genre whats the best definition for the espionage fiction genre. More than two dozen good nonfiction books about espionage.
These book on topic espionage highly popular among the readers worldwide. Books about espionage before and during world war ii. Can anyone recommend some good non fiction spy books. Macintyre rogue heroes recounts the exploits of oleg gordievsky, the kgb agent turned british spy responsible for the single largest operational download in mi6 history, in this captiva. An illustrated account of the spies, code breakers and covert operations behind the battle lines. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love.
Weve decided to round up our favorites from a strong year in espionage fiction. My ten year journey from therapist to cia courier and sanctioned kills a true story by j. The activity of intelligence agencies and international intrigue are staples and core in the espionage genre. From secret missions of the atomic age to presentday subterfuge, these nonfiction espionage books deliver heartpounding tales. If this book was just about the head of the abwehr nazi germanys secret service, that would be more. These fascinating nonfiction books explore the history of spies, from the kgb to the cia, over decades of covert affairs.
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