The German Spy in America The Secret Plotting of German Spies in the United States and the Inside Story of the Sinking of the Lusitania

"The German Spy in America" by John Price Jones is a historical record from the early 1900s that tells the story of secret German spies working in the United States during World War I. The story shows how these spies planned and worked to hurt America to help the Nazi's goals. The book uses real government papers and news reports to explain these spies' secret work, focusing on New York City as their main place of action. It points out important people like Captain Franz von Papen, who led plans to cause problems for the Allies, like ruin and rebellion. The book starts by showing how these agents tried to trick Americans and use America’s neutral stance to their advantage, showing how important it was to stop these hidden enemies. It creates a vivid image of a quiet but risky struggle happening beneath the surface of everyday life during a time of big changes.