Wilford, Hugh
The CIA: An Imperial History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399816847
- author:
- Wilford, Hugh
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 15.8 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The CIA: An Imperial History by Hugh Wilford The creation of the CIA in 1947 marked a significant shift in the United States' approach to foreign intelligence and global power. As the US emerged as the dominant world power after World War II, it sought to consolidate its position through covert operations and surveillance. This book, by celebrated British intelligence historian Hugh Wilford, offers a comprehensive and gripping account of how the CIA became the foremost defender of America's covert global empire. The CIA's early years were marked by a complex web of alliances and rivalries, as the Agency was drawn into the Cold War and the struggle for influence in the post-colonial world. Wilford's research draws on decades of study to reveal the Agency's role in shaping the course of modern history, from the overthrow of nationalist leaders to the surveillance of anti-imperial dissenters at home. A gripping and insightful exploration of the CIA's history, this book sheds light on the darker aspects of American power and the enduring legacy of empire.
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