Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies: The Story of Invisible Ink from Herodotus to Al-Qaeda

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Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies: The Story of Invisible Ink from Herodotus to Al-Qaeda - Macrakis, Kristie
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The first history of invisible ink revealed through thrilling stories about scoundrels and heroes and their ingenious methods for concealing messages.

Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies is a book about concealing and revealing secret co
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$68.40
Publisher
Yale University Press
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Pages
392
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.2 X 1.0 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780300212600

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About the Author
Kristie Macrakis, the author or editor of five books, is professor of history, technology, and society at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her other books include Surviving the Swastika and Seduced by Secrets. She lives in Atlanta, GA.
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