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A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.

'A treasure trove of human ingenuity' The Times

Written by two experts in their fields, Stars and Spies is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.

We travel back to the golden age of theatre and intelligence in the reign of Elizabeth I. We meet the writers, actors and entertainers drawn into espionage in the Restoration, the Ancien Régime and Civil War America. And we witness the entry of spying into mainstream popular culture throughout the twentieth century and beyond - from the adventures of James Bond to the thrillers of John le Carré and long-running TV series such as The Americans.

'Thoroughly entertaining' Spectator

'Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.' Daily Telegraph

Stars and Spies: The Astonishing History of Espionage and Show Business

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    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 13/10/2022
    ISBN13: 9781784708719, 978-1784708719
    ISBN10: 1784708712

    Number of Pages: 512

    Non Fiction , Politics, Philosophy & Society

    Description

    A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.

    'A treasure trove of human ingenuity' The Times

    Written by two experts in their fields, Stars and Spies is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.

    We travel back to the golden age of theatre and intelligence in the reign of Elizabeth I. We meet the writers, actors and entertainers drawn into espionage in the Restoration, the Ancien Régime and Civil War America. And we witness the entry of spying into mainstream popular culture throughout the twentieth century and beyond - from the adventures of James Bond to the thrillers of John le Carré and long-running TV series such as The Americans.

    'Thoroughly entertaining' Spectator

    'Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.' Daily Telegraph

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