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The Quiet Americans

Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War

Scott Anderson

Explore the early years of the Cold War and the CIA's covert battles against communism in this gripping and revealing historical account. From renowned author Scott Anderson comes the story of four spies who ran covert operations across the globe, trying to outwit the ruthless KGB and protect democracy. However, as the Cold War escalated, American leaders became rigid in their pursuit to defeat the Soviets at any cost, eventually toppling democratically-elected governments and losing the world's respect. With its riveting exploits and important lessons, The Quiet Americans is a must-read for anyone interested in the moral standing of the United States on the international stage.
Publish Date
2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.15
ISBN
9781101911730
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-03-06T18:51:21.000Z
Among the best histories of Russian espionage is Allen Weinstein and Alexander Vassiliev's "The Haunted Wood". Christopher Andrew's classic "The Sword and the Shield" is a history of the KGB. Scott Anderson's recent "The Quiet Americans" is good on early CIA. 4/      source