The Encyclopedia of the CIA
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816046670 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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A FIVE STAR BOOK Charles Beardsley This is one of the best books on the CIA I've read even though its an encyclopdia form with entries. Particularly fascinating are the unknown operations which W. Thos. Smith Jr. has brought to the forefront of history. What makes this book so good is it's objectivity. CIA has its skeletons. But it also has it courageous heroes and patriots most of which we have never heard of.Smith also does justice to the brave men and women of the OSS of second World War fame.I highly recommend this to anyone who hopes to have a better understanding of the CIA and its roots. Smith is a jou. Encyclopedia of the Central Intelligence Agency Smith's book is the ultimate resource for those fascinated with history and our countries most conroversial governmental agency - the Central Intelligence Agency fascinating and long forgotten tales of intrique - finally there is a source, beautifully organized, with the answers to any questions you may have about the CIA.thanks W. Thomas Smith, Jr. your book is well done.. Encyclopedia of the Central Intelligence Agency The ultimate resource for history buffs who want a quick and ready reference book that details the history of the CIA and allows for a quick look up for forgotten names and factsa random trip through this fascinating book brings up incredible historic information you may have forgotten.Great resource book to have on hand. W.Thomas Smith, Jr. brings his experience and talent as a jounalist to this much needed reference book.
The organization evokes images of covert agents operating under a veil of secrecy, yet only a small fraction of the thousands of CIA employees works on the agency's clandestine operations. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is one of the least understood intelligence-gathering organizations in the world, and much of its inner workings remains classified. The one-stop resource contains an introduction that surveys the history of the American intelligence community from the colonial era to the 21st century.. This A-Z reference provides detailed descriptions and definitions of key CIA terms, players, equipment, operations and parallel organizations. It also discusses perceptions of the agency in popular culture, including its portrayal in film, television and fiction
From Publishers Weekly The CIA is one of the most mysterious and most controversial government agencies, yet journalist Smith glosses over its more complicated aspects in his A-to-Z guide to the organization, which presents the CIA's history from its inception in 1947 through today's war on terror. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. 45 b&w photos. Smith, a former Marine Corps infantry leader and paratrooper, rather glorifies the agency and its operatives-e.g., in writing of the CIA's role in the 1953 Iranian c