The Great Game

The Myths and Reality of Espionage

By: Frederick P. Hitz

Write A Review

Paperback | 10 May 2005

At a Glance

Paperback
224 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1

Paperback

RRP $28.79

$27.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $6.94 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

In this riveting insider's account, a former inspector general of the CIA compares actual espionage cases and practices with classic and popular spy fiction, showing that the real world of espionage is nearly always stranger and more complicated than even the best spy fiction.
Exploring everything from tradecraft and recruitment to bureaucracy and betrayal, The Great Game contrasts fictional spies created by such authors as John Le Carr?, Tom Clancy and Joseph Conrad with their real-life counterparts from Kim Philby to Aldrich Ames. Drawing on his thirty year career with the CIA, Frederick P. Hitz shows that even the most imaginative authors fail to capture the profound human dilemmas raised by real-life cases. Engaging and insightful, The Great Game" "shines a fascinating light on the veiled history of intelligence.

Industry Reviews

"A lucid overview of 20th-century espionage that says more about the great game as it was played by Americans and their allies and adversaries than just about anything else ever published." -The Washington Post Book World "Absorbing . . . A hit for the avid spy-fiction reader. . . . A can't miss for Clancy fans." --Detroit Free Press

"Hitz . . . shows [that] nothing is certain in the shadow world of spies and betrayals, not even the truth." --The New York Times

"Hitz is at his best when he reveals juicy details of intelligence lapses. . . . He has genuine insight into the inner workings of intelligence bureaucracy." --San Francisco Chronicle

"A good read and good fun and quite informative. . . . By weaving together reality and image, the author provides insights into espionage unlikely to be obtained elsewhere." -James Schlesinger, former secretary of defense and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency

"A delightful little jewel of a book. . . . A steady stream of insdier's reflections, including details regarding American traitors, makes this not only a smooth and entertaining read, but a handy reference work." -The Roanoke Times

"Hitz is a strong researcher who can turn a nifty phrase. . . . Enjoyable and useful." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Informative and entertaining." -Publishers Weekly

"Perfect for spy-story fans who crave an insider's assessment of the reality behind the enetertainment." -Booklist

"A slender but rich-and quite entertaining-introduction to the shadowy world of spy vs. spy. . . . A perfect companion for fans of John le Carr?." -Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.