Kai Bird
The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307889768
- author:
- Kai Bird
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 3 x 20.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames by Kai Bird The life and death of Robert Ames, a CIA operative who played a pivotal role in the Middle East, is a story of extraordinary connections and tragic loss. Ames' unique approach to intelligence gathering, built on friendships and shared values, held the potential for a lasting peace in the region. His relationships with key Arab intelligence figures, including Ali Hassan Salameh, were particularly significant, and his work was marked by a deep understanding of the complexities of the region. Tragedy struck in 1983, when Ames was killed in a bombing outside the American Embassy in Beirut. This event marked a turning point in the region's history, and its consequences are still felt today. Bird's biography, drawing on extensive interviews and private letters, offers a compelling portrait of Ames and the world he inhabited. Through the eyes of Ames, Bird sheds light on the inner workings of the CIA and the intricate web of relationships that defined the Middle East in the years leading up to 9/11.
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