David Talbot
The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062276179
- author:
- David Talbot
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.7 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States, David Talbot,The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government,Harper Perennial,0062276174,Political Science,Unabridged Audio - History,Politics/International Relations,U.
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government A shocking exposé of the CIA's rise to power and the dark forces that drove its growth. David Talbot reveals the hidden story of Allen Dulles, the longest-serving director of the CIA, and his role in shaping America's foreign policy. Drawing on newly discovered documents and personal correspondence, Talbot uncovers a web of deceit and manipulation that led to some of the most significant events of the 20th century. Dulles's tenure as CIA director was marked by a series of clandestine operations, including assassinations and coups, aimed at furthering his own interests and those of the wealthy elite. This book offers a gripping and timely account of the rise of the national security state and the battle for America's soul. With exclusive access to previously unseen sources, Talbot sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the true extent of Dulles's influence and the consequences of his actions.
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