Spies are everywhere. Or, at least, the fictional ones are. Every year a host of new books, films and television series tell the stories of secret agents who engage in thrilling adventures in the world of shadows. As for the real spies, their faces may be less recognisable – for good reason! – but their stories are just as fascinating, and they have been shaping great events in history for many thousands of years.In this new collector’s edition from BBC History Magazine, we will introduce you to some of the world’s most daring agents and double agents, from the Tudor court to the modern world of digital espionage. You will discover the intelligence wars behind the major conflicts of the past two centuries and learn the tricks of the trade that spooks have used to stay ahead of the game. Expert historians will guide you through amazing tales of espionage, separating the truth from the legends that surround these colourful characters.I hope that you enjoy this collector’s edition and please be aware that, for security reasons, it will self-destruct 30 minutes after you have finished reading...