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Exploring the rich tradition of espionage in ancient China, the book delves into theoretical military manuals and historical developments that shaped spycraft. It covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment, covert tactics like assassination and subversion, and counter-intelligence. The narrative highlights the historical impact of spies, their ruthless strategies, and their role in the rise of the Ch'in dynasty. Additionally, it connects these ancient practices to modern espionage methods used by contemporary Chinese intelligence operations globally.
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The Tao of Spycraft, Ralph D. Sawyer
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Tao of Spycraft
- Subtitle
- Intelligence Theory and Practice in Traditional China
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ralph D. Sawyer
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN13
- 9780813342405
- Category
- History
- Description
- Exploring the rich tradition of espionage in ancient China, the book delves into theoretical military manuals and historical developments that shaped spycraft. It covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment, covert tactics like assassination and subversion, and counter-intelligence. The narrative highlights the historical impact of spies, their ruthless strategies, and their role in the rise of the Ch'in dynasty. Additionally, it connects these ancient practices to modern espionage methods used by contemporary Chinese intelligence operations globally.