Gehlen: Spy Of The Century

Gehlen: Spy Of The Century

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: E.H. Cookridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This gripping biography, Gehlen: Spy Of The Century, chronicles the extraordinary life of Reinhard Gehlen, a pivotal figure in 20th-century espionage. The narrative uncovers his controversial career, from his role as Hitler's chief intelligence officer on the Eastern Front to his post-war leadership of West Germany's intelligence agency, the BND. Cookridge presents a detailed account of Gehlen's intricate network and his significant influence on Cold War politics. The tone is meticulously researched and authoritative, illustrating the complex moral landscape of intelligence operations during a tumultuous era. Readers will find a compelling examination of power, deception, and the enduring legacy of a master spy.

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Description

Author: E.H. Cookridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This gripping biography, Gehlen: Spy Of The Century, chronicles the extraordinary life of Reinhard Gehlen, a pivotal figure in 20th-century espionage. The narrative uncovers his controversial career, from his role as Hitler's chief intelligence officer on the Eastern Front to his post-war leadership of West Germany's intelligence agency, the BND. Cookridge presents a detailed account of Gehlen's intricate network and his significant influence on Cold War politics. The tone is meticulously researched and authoritative, illustrating the complex moral landscape of intelligence operations during a tumultuous era. Readers will find a compelling examination of power, deception, and the enduring legacy of a master spy.