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The Age of Amateurs by Henry R. Schlesinger
Pegasus Books · New release

The Age of Amateurs

The Espionage Legacy of American High Society

Henry R. Schlesinger

Pegasus Books · Military History
Releases December 01, 2026 · ISBN 9798897102266

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About the book

Henry R. Schlesinger traces how wealthy American amateurs, from Vincent Astor and New York Yacht Club members to Virginia Hall, served U.S. intelligence over two centuries. He co-authored Spycraft.

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