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William Colby and the CIA: The Secret Wars of a Controversial Spymaster
John Prados
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Description for William Colby and the CIA: The Secret Wars of a Controversial Spymaster
Paperback. William E Colby was one of the most enigmatic figures of the Cold War and a central player in the operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. This title tracks Colby's life and career from early years in the OSS to his tumultuous tenure as Director of Central Intelligence in the 1970s. It also offers a history of the inner workings of the CIA. Num Pages: 398 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
'It is surprising that no one previous to John Prados attempted a biography of quintessential cold warrior William Colby, because his story is in many ways also the story of the CIA. From Italy to Vietnam, to the military coup in Indonesia, to Watergate, the prosecution of Richard Helms, investigations of CIA assassination plots, and the drugging and surveillance of unwitting Americans, Colby was there, on the ground or deeply involved at headquarters' - ""The Guardian"". William E. Colby was one of the most enigmatic figures of the Cold War and a central player in the operations of the Central ... Read more
'It is surprising that no one previous to John Prados attempted a biography of quintessential cold warrior William Colby, because his story is in many ways also the story of the CIA. From Italy to Vietnam, to the military coup in Indonesia, to Watergate, the prosecution of Richard Helms, investigations of CIA assassination plots, and the drugging and surveillance of unwitting Americans, Colby was there, on the ground or deeply involved at headquarters' - ""The Guardian"". William E. Colby was one of the most enigmatic figures of the Cold War and a central player in the operations of the Central ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
380
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700616909
SKU
V9780700616909
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About John Prados
John Prados is a senior fellow of the National Security Archive at George Washington University. His numerous books include Safe for Democracy: The Secret Wars of the CIA and most recently Vietnam: The History of an Unwinnable War, 1945-1975 (see page 27).
Reviews for William Colby and the CIA: The Secret Wars of a Controversial Spymaster
This highly detailed look at one of the major spymasters of the post-WWII era is another intriguing work by the prolific Prados.... An essential and provocative addition to works on the CIA. Publishers Weekly ""Prados is correct in suggesting that his life of Colby is 'a parable for today, when the CIA and U.S. intelligence in general again stand in ... Read more