Tim Weiner
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241956236
- author:
- Tim Weiner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 832
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The CIA: a story of blundering ineptitude. This book, based on thousands of declassified documents and interviews with agents, reveals the shocking truth behind the agency's glamorous myth. A chaotic and dangerously incompetent organization, the CIA has been responsible for botched coups, missed targets, lost operatives, and fatal errors. The consequences of these mistakes are far-reaching, posing a threat not only to the security of the United States but to the world at large. Tim Weiner's meticulous research sheds light on the CIA's most egregious failures, exposing a system that is more prone to error than success. Through its history, the CIA has consistently demonstrated a lack of effectiveness, earning it the nickname "Can't Identify Anything" from NATO forces. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the intelligence community and the true nature of the CIA's operations.
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