The Life Of J. Edgar Hoover: Secrecy And Power
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Richard Gid Powers
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Free Press., 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun faded spine.
This biography chronicles the controversial career of J. Edgar Hoover, the enigmatic and powerful director of the FBI. Richard Gid Powers meticulously details Hoover's rise to power, his unprecedented influence over American intelligence and politics, and the pervasive secrecy that surrounded his long tenure. The narrative uncovers the methods and motivations behind his relentless pursuit of perceived enemies, both foreign and domestic, and examines the profound impact of his actions on civil liberties and the shaping of modern America. This scholarly work presents a critical analysis of a figure who remains central to understanding 20th-century American history and government.
Author: Richard Gid Powers
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Free Press., 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun faded spine.
This biography chronicles the controversial career of J. Edgar Hoover, the enigmatic and powerful director of the FBI. Richard Gid Powers meticulously details Hoover's rise to power, his unprecedented influence over American intelligence and politics, and the pervasive secrecy that surrounded his long tenure. The narrative uncovers the methods and motivations behind his relentless pursuit of perceived enemies, both foreign and domestic, and examines the profound impact of his actions on civil liberties and the shaping of modern America. This scholarly work presents a critical analysis of a figure who remains central to understanding 20th-century American history and government.