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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
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How do you write a definitive history of a clandestine agency? Like his subject, author Tim Weiner gets a standing pass on the assumption that at least three-quarters of the story is below the surface and never really can be told.
The narrative is somewhat jerky. Much of the book is a series of cubistic portraits of Agency Directors and ... »
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Comrade J
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This book is a biography of a Russian KGB/SVR officer. It has interesting behind-the-scenes coverages of a number of international events that either the KGB or SVR had significant roles. I found the book very interesting and read it in one evening.
Strengths: good coverage of the life of a KGB/SVR officer and his experiences. The book gen... »
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