"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear" - George Orwell

Announcing the forthcoming publication of
 
ESPIONAGE - an Encyclopaedia of Spies and Secrets
 
Written by Richard M. Bennett and published by Virgin Books on June 6th in the UK and on July 1st in the USA
 
* Fully up-to-date on the changes that have affected the world of intelligence since 9-11
 
* A compelling and authoritative look at the world's second oldest profession
 
* Comprehensive coverage of every major intelligence organization in the world today from Argentina to the USA
 
* Biographical entries of both major historical and more recent intelligence officers, spies, traitors & assassins
 
* Covers the growth of SIGINT, advanced technology, satellites and surveillance operations
 
* Espionage terminology and equipment explained
 
ESPIONAGE is the ultimate guide for journalists, broadcasters and researchers with an interest in this compelling subject
 
James Bamford, the internationally respected author of the PUZZLE PALACE and the BODY OF SECRETS provides an incisive forward, while former MI5 Officer and 'whistle-blower' David Shayler has written the preface.
 
ESPIONAGE- An encyclopaedia of Spies and Secrets, ISBN 1 85227 942 7 and EAN 9 781852 27942 4 published by Virgin Books in the UK on June 6th at £20.00 and in the USA on Ist July 2002 at $29.95
 
To obtain a promotional sampler, additional information or to arrange for interviews with the author please contact
Fiona McBain,  FMcBain@virgin-books.co.uk   tel: 020 7 386 3375
Publicity, Virgin Books, Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Rd, London W6 9HA
 

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Richard M. Bennett is the author of FIGHTING FORCES a review of the worlds leading Armies, including many in the Middle East, published in September 2001 and is available from Barrons of New York  www.barronseduc.com  ISBN 0-7641-5343-9  and the forthcoming ESPIONAGE An encyclopedia of Spies and Secrets, which will be available from Virgin Books later this year.

Richard Bennett Media also provides coverage of specialist domestic Political, Social, and Law & Order issues and acts as consultants for international Film and TV Companies on military and espionage history. If quoting from this Media Briefing in anyway, please ensure that you credit Richard Bennett Media at all times

The AFI Research website lists many of our Associates and Contributors including  'America goes to War' at Orbat.com  and the defence coverage of Milnet.com.

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