Secret Intelligence
Secret Intelligence by Ernest Volkman, published by Allen in 1989, offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of American espionage. This edition spans 265 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a companion to the PBS-TV series of the same name, providing a detailed review of U.S. espionage from the 1919 Red Scare through significant events like Watergate and the Iran-Contra affair.
Readers will find a thorough analysis that begins with the espionage efforts during World War I and II, progressing to an in-depth examination of the establishment and growth of the U.S. intelligence network. Drawing from extensive documentary sources and interviews with spies, policymakers, and intelligence officials—including one of the last interviews with William Casey—this book presents a revealing account of American espionage throughout the 20th century, enriched with illustrations.
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s/t: The Inside Story of America’s Espionage Empire.
A companion volume to the PBS-TV series of the same name is “a lucid review of the development of US espionage. Based on interviews with spies, policymakers & former CIA directors, this is the fascinating history of American espionage–from the 1919 ‘Red Scare’ to Watergate & the Iran-Contra affair.”
Beginning with spying during WWI & WWII, this book moves on to a penetrating analysis of the birth & devlopment of the vast central inteliigence network. Based on voluminous documentary sources & interviews with policymakers, spies & intelligence officials–including one of the last interviews William Casey ever granted–this book is a revealing account of American espionage in the 20th century. Illustrated.
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