# The American School of Spies: Archaeologists, Espionage and Ancient Greece

Espionage: The American School of Spies is a historical account of archaeologists and classicists recruited for undercover OSS work in Greece during World War II. Its focus is the effort to protect ancient artefacts from Nazi seizure, alongside the role of Greek allies.

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## At a glance

- Follows archaeologist Rodney Young and the specialists known as the Greek Desk, recruited to gather intelligence in wartime Greece.
- Covers efforts to hide artefacts, use decoys and work with Greek allies against Nazi seizure of cultural treasures.
- The listing describes the book as a true story about World War II espionage and the protection of ancient Greek heritage.

## Pros

- Combines the history of wartime intelligence with the protection of archaeological sites and artefacts.
- The stated 320-page length offers room for a focused account of the Greek Desk and its wartime context.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Dutton
- Publication date: 9 June 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-13: 979-8217044719
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 458 g
- Dimensions: 15.85 x 2.72 x 23.62 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in World War II history, espionage and intelligence operations.
- Readers drawn to ancient Greek history and the wartime protection of cultural heritage.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking fiction, a general survey of ancient Greece or a technical archaeology reference.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is The American School of Spies about?
The listing describes archaeologists, classicists and other specialists working undercover for the OSS in Greece during World War II, seeking to protect cultural treasures from Nazi seizure.
### Does the book focus on archaeology or espionage?
It brings both together, following specialists who used their knowledge of Greece while gathering intelligence and trying to protect artefacts.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.

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