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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to the history of espionage in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Philadelphia became a battleground for spies as George Washington’s Patriot army in nearby Valley Forge struggled to survive the winter of 1776-77. In the centuries that followed—through the Civil War, the rise of fascism and communism in the twentieth century, and today’s fight against terrorism—the city has been home to international intrigue and some of America’s most celebrated spies. Spy Sites of Philadelphia takes readers inside this shadowy world to reveal the places and people of Philadelphia’s hidden history. These fascinating entries portray details of stolen secrets, clandestine meetings, and covert communications through every era of American history. Along the way, readers will meet both heroes and villains whose daring deceptions helped shape the nation. Authors H. Keith Melton and Robert Wallace weave incredible true stories of courage and deceit that rival even the best spy fiction. Featuring over 150 spy sites in Philadelphia and its neighboring towns and counties, this illustrated guide invites readers to follow in the footsteps of moles and sleuths. Authoritative, entertaining, and informative, Spy Sites of Philadelphia is a must-have guidebook to the espionage history of the region.
Trade ReviewSpy Sites of Philadelphia is a good “first book” for anyone wanting to learn something about the history of espionage, and even someone well-read in the subject will likely find some surprises in here. * StrategyPage *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Founding Fathers, Citizen Spies (1775–1783) 2. From Edgar Allan Poe through the Civil War (1837–1865) 3. Spies, Saboteurs, and Radicals of World War I (1914–1919) 4. Spies, Propagandists, and Fascists of World War II (1933–1945) 5. The First Era of Soviet Espionage (1919–1947) 6. A Cold War and Beyond (1948–Present) Appendix: Spy Sites Maps Selected Bibliography Illustration Credits Index About the Authors
