The world's most incredible spy stories. From ancient Rome to Tudor England, all the way through to the 20th century, the art of espionage has come a long way. But one thing has never changed—humans have always found surprisingly cre- ative ways to gather top secret intelligence. This book presents eight of the most notorious spies in history, from the 16th-century spymaster of Queen Elizabeth I to the Serbian- born agent who may have inspired the character of James Bond. Top Secret has everything you could wish to know about the world of spies, agents, and secrets.