Stars And Spies Av Christopher Andrew, Julius Green

<p><b>A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.</b><br><br><b>''A treasure trove of human ingenuity'' <i>The Times</i><br></b><br>Written by two experts in their fields, <i>Stars and Spies</i> is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.<br><br>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 <i>Ancien Régime</i> 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 <i>The Americans</i>.<br><br><b>''Thoroughly entertaining'' <i>Spectator</i></b><br><br><b>''Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.'' <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b></p>