Wolfgang Krieger's 'Storia dei Servizi segreti' Traces Espionage from Pharaohs to CIA

In a review published on doppiozero.com, Paolo Bertinetti and Anita Romanello discuss Wolfgang Krieger's book 'Storia dei Servizi segreti. Dai faraoni alla Cia' (History of Secret Services: From the Pharaohs to the CIA). Krieger, a professor emeritus of Contemporary History at the University of Marburg, traces the origins of espionage back to ancient Egypt under Ramses II in the 13th century BC, earlier than previously documented sources. The review notes that espionage is referenced in the Old Testament, where Moses sent scouts to Canaan, and in the Chinese classic 'San Kuo' by Luo Guanzhong, set during the late Han dynasty. Additionally, Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' from the 6th century BC discusses spying. Krieger's work provides a comprehensive historical overview, extending to modern intelligence agencies like the CIA. The review highlights the book's fascinating narrative and its contribution to understanding the evolution of intelligence activities.