The Literary Spy: The Ultimate Source for Quotations on Espionage & Intelligence
by Charles E. Lathrop
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Author: Charles E. LathropEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-11
ISBN: 0300103247
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Book Review: A Wonderful Resource!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a rare type of book--unique, fun, and useful all at the same time. To my knowledge, no other book brings together so many quotes and comments about the world of intelligence. These quotes, along with Mr. Lathrop's comments, provide a guide to how intelligence works--or doesn't work--and will help educate anyone interested in spying and intelligence.
This is more than just another reference book filled with quotes, however. You can open it to any page, start reading, and quickly become engrossed. Soon, I suspect, most readers will find themselves jumping from one subject to another, and writing down titles of books that Lathrop draws from. It's addictive.
Finally, this book is fun. Lathrop has a sly sense of humor, and his quotes often are ironic or just plain funny; he displays a dry wit in his own comments, as well.
Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in intelligence, history, or current events.
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