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B0D6NNKXKP MP3@64 kbps Pete Langman, Nadine Akkerman (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator), "Spycraft: Tricks and Tools of the Dangerous Trade from Elizabeth I to the Restoration" A fascinating exploration of the devious tricks and ingenious tools used by early modern spiesfrom ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination In this engaging, accessible account, Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman explore the methods spies actually used in the period, including disguises, invisible inks, and even poisons. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, they show how understanding the tricks and tools of espionage allows us to reimagine well-known stories such as the Babington and Gunpowder plots. Exposing the murky world of spies, they demonstrate how the technological innovations of petty criminals, secretaries, and other hitherto invisible actors shaped the fate of some of history's most iconic figures. Spycraft explains how early modern spies sought to protect their own secrets while exposing those of their enemies, showing the listener how to follow in their footsteps.