New book anons might find interesting:

"The Secret World: A History of Intelligence," by Christopher Andrew

http://thefederalist.com/2018/09/28/uncovering-the-secret-world-of-intelligence-services/

Covers ancient history (Old Testament period) through 9/11: "detailed histories of intelligence organizations such as the CIA, the KGB, and Mossad, a scholarly study covering the overall history of intelligence, its practice, and its influence"

From the review: