Introduction: "An enemy to the liberties" -- Part 1: The one-eyed giant : 1917-1945. On the road to Shevogarsk ; Papa's crook factory ; "We cannot afford to be sissies" -- Part 2: Toward an American colossus : 1946-1960. Black jumbo in the ether ; Admiral
with a wooden sword ; The nine lives of the yellow cat -- Part 3: America agonistes : 1961-1973. Seeking the third force ; Midnight at Khe Sanh ; The war at home -- Part 4: Time of the spy: 1974-1988. The crown jewel ; Desert One ; Ends and means.
The fascinating history of American espionage in our century, its devastating failures, its continuing essential role in a society that values openness over secrecy. Based on extensive interviews and documentary sources.
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