The Dangerous Trade: Spies, Spying and Spymasters

by Daniel Szechi (Editor)

This book is about the secret history of Europe. Drawing on the latest research by experts in the field, it opens up the hidden world of the Dangerous the spying and secret operations that made and broke European nations between 1500 and 1800. Espionage, blackmail and bribery were the Trade's regular tools; assassination, provoking civil war and black propaganda were the ones used for 'special' occasions. But who were the practitioners of these dark arts? How were they recruited? What did they achieve? By exploring the lives of spies and secret agents such as Giacomo Casanova, Nathaniel Hooke, Melchor de Macanaz and many more, the book reveals the unknown story that underlies the making of modern Europe.

Genres: History

280 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2010

Reviews

[Truls Ljungström · Rating 4 out of 5]

Läsning 2: Mindre intressant vid omläsning. Innehåller inga insikter jag missade förra gången. Sänker från 5 till 4 stjärnor.

Läsning 1: En översikt över de mer ljusskygga aspekterna av renässans- och furstediplomatin. För de som är intresserade av fältet, så är den en utmärkt pendang till Garrett Mattinglys "Renaissance diplomacy".

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

"The Dangerous Trade" by Daniel Szechi is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of espionage's profound impact on Europe's history, shedding light on the shadowy world of spies and spymasters.
Generally a boring book, but I still finished reading it because I love history.