"Examines spy agencies in the United States and around the world, including the founding of these agencies, how they work, who works for them, and looks at specific agencies, such as the CIA, MI5, KGB, and BND"--Provided by publisher.

Secrets in service -- Protecting the homeland -- Spying across the pond -- On the dark side -- Rising from the ashes -- Spies like who?-a career as a spy master.