The quiet Americans four CIA spies at the dawn of the Cold War -- a tragedy in three acts
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, [2020].
Format
Large Type
Edition
First edition.
Status
John & Judy Gay Library - Adult Nonfiction
LT 327.1273 AND
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LT 327.1273 AND
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Burke, Michael, -- 1918-1987.
Cold War.
Espionage, American -- History -- 20th century.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
Lansdale, Edward Geary, -- 1908-1987.
Sichel, Peter M. F.
Spies -- United States -- Biography.
United States. -- Central Intelligence Agency -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Wisner, Frank, -- 1909-1965.
Burke, Michael, -- 1918-1987.
Cold War.
Espionage, American -- History -- 20th century.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
Lansdale, Edward Geary, -- 1908-1987.
Sichel, Peter M. F.
Spies -- United States -- Biography.
United States. -- Central Intelligence Agency -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Wisner, Frank, -- 1909-1965.
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, [2020].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 1083 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 881-1019) and index.
Description
At the end of World War II, the United States was considered the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear to some that the Soviet Union was already seeking to expand and foment revolution around the world, and the American government s strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly formed CIA. Chronicling the fascinating lives of the agents who sought to uphold American ideals abroad, Scott Anderson follows the exploits of four spies: Michael Burke, who organized parachute commandos from an Italian villa; Frank Wisner, an ingenious spymaster who directed actions around the world; Peter Sichel, a German Jew who outwitted the ruthless KGB in Berlin; and Edward Lansdale, a mastermind of psychological warfare in the Far East. But despite their lofty ambitions, time and again their efforts went awry, thwarted by a combination of ham-fisted politicking and ideological rigidity at the highest levels of the government. Told with narrative brio, deep research, and a skeptical eye, The Quiet Americans is the gripping story of how the United States, at the very pinnacle of its power, managed to permanently damage its moral standing in the world.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Anderson, S. (2020). The quiet Americans: four CIA spies at the dawn of the Cold War -- a tragedy in three acts (First edition.). Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anderson, Scott, 1959-. 2020. The Quiet Americans: Four CIA Spies At the Dawn of the Cold War -- a Tragedy in Three Acts. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anderson, Scott, 1959-. The Quiet Americans: Four CIA Spies At the Dawn of the Cold War -- a Tragedy in Three Acts Random House Large Print, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anderson, Scott. The Quiet Americans: Four CIA Spies At the Dawn of the Cold War -- a Tragedy in Three Acts First edition., Random House Large Print, 2020.
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