Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: An Encyclopedia of American Espionage [2 volumes]

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A comprehensive two-volume overview and analysis of all facets of espionage in the American historical experience, focusing on key individuals and technologies. * Includes over 750 entries in chronologically organized sections, covering important spies, spying technologies, and events * Written by an expert team of contributing scholars from a variety of fields within history and political science * Provides a chronology of key events related to the use of espionage by the United States or by enemies within our borders * A glossary of key espionage terms * An extensive bibliography of print and electronic resources for further reading * Photos of key individuals plus maps of geographical locations and military engagements where espionage played an important role

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Glenn P. Hastedt, PhD, is professor and chair of the Justice Studies Department at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, specializing in American foreign policy.