Famous episodes of courage and cunning through the ages, spycraft and spy gadgets. Discover the top-secret world of secret agents, from the Ancient Romans to the Cold War and beyond. This is the fifteenth book in the fantastic non-fiction series, It's True!Psst! It's true! This is the best book on SPIES you'll ever read!How would you find out a secret without getting caught? You need the inside story on sneaky spy gadgets, crazy codes and hidden messages. From the plain-clothes police of ancient Rome to the nimble ninja of Japan, spies have always stolen secrets and spoilt enemy battle plans. Check out the undercover cat, the spy who died over dinner and the real agent 007. Get the scoop on super snoops and risky missions