Stockton, Bayard
Flawed Patriot: The Rise and Fall of CIA Legend Bill Harvey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781574889918
- author:
- Stockton, Bayard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Potomac Books Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 150 mm X 230 mm
- Genre:
- Espionage & secret services
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
William K. Harvey was a CIA legend whose career was marked by both remarkable success and dramatic downfall. A complex and larger-than-life figure, Harvey was known for his intelligence, bravery, and unapologetic attitude. However, his personal flaws and conflicts with those in power ultimately led to his swift and tragic demise. Harvey's intelligence career began at the FBI, where he hunted down Nazi spies, before joining the CIA in 1947. He went on to achieve numerous successes, including the unmasking of Soviet spy Kim Philby and the masterminding of the famous Berlin Tunnel. However, his relationships with his superiors, particularly Bobby Kennedy, were strained, and he was eventually forced to retire due to his struggles with alcohol. In the 1970s, Harvey resurfaced during Senate hearings, where his supervision of plots to assassinate Fidel Castro was revealed. This led to further controversy, with some linking him to the JFK assassination. This book provides a rich and detailed portrait of Harvey's life, drawing on accounts from his family, friends, and former colleagues who have never spoken publicly before.
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