The Agency: The Rise And Decline Of The Cia

The Agency: The Rise And Decline Of The Cia

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Author: John Ranelagh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This comprehensive historical account chronicles the Central Intelligence Agency's formation and evolution, tracing its pivotal role in global affairs. John Ranelagh meticulously details the agency's clandestine operations, strategic successes, and controversial failures across several decades. The narrative presents a critical examination of the CIA's influence on international policy and its internal struggles for power and relevance. With an authoritative tone, the work uncovers the complex interplay of intelligence gathering, political maneuvering, and ethical dilemmas that defined the organization. The Agency: The Rise And Decline Of The Cia ultimately argues for a nuanced understanding of one of the world's most enigmatic and powerful institutions.

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Description

Author: John Ranelagh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This comprehensive historical account chronicles the Central Intelligence Agency's formation and evolution, tracing its pivotal role in global affairs. John Ranelagh meticulously details the agency's clandestine operations, strategic successes, and controversial failures across several decades. The narrative presents a critical examination of the CIA's influence on international policy and its internal struggles for power and relevance. With an authoritative tone, the work uncovers the complex interplay of intelligence gathering, political maneuvering, and ethical dilemmas that defined the organization. The Agency: The Rise And Decline Of The Cia ultimately argues for a nuanced understanding of one of the world's most enigmatic and powerful institutions.