William Colby and the CIA by John Prados
William E Colby was one of the most enigmatic figures of the Cold War and a central player in the operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. This title tracks Colby's life and career from early years in the OSS to his tumultuous tenure as Director of Central Intelligence in the 1970s. It also offers a history of the inner workings of the CIA.
This highly detailed look at one of the major spymasters of the post-WWII era is another intriguing work by the prolific Prados... An essential and provocative addition to works on the CIA. Publishers Weekly ""Prados is correct in suggesting that his life of Colby is 'a parable for today, when the CIA and U.S. intelligence in general again stand in need of visionary leadership.'"" Denver Post ""An important contribution to intelligence literature."" Washington Post Book World ""A deeply researched and well-written account that should stand the test of time."" Library Journal ""Gripping, revealing, and timely."" Kai Bird, author of The Color of Truth
John Prados is a senior fellow of the National Security Archive at George Washington University. His numerous books include Safe for Democracy: The Secret Wars of the CIA and most recently Vietnam: The History of an Unwinnable War, 1945-1975 (see page 27).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780700616909 |
| ISBN 10 | 070061690X |
| Title | William Colby and the CIA |
| Author | John Prados |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University Press of Kansas |
| Year published | 2009-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 380 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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