The CIA - An Imperial History

A celebrated British historian of US intelligence explores how the CIA was born in anti-imperialist idealism but swiftly became an instrument of a new covert empire both in America and overseas.

About the author

Hugh Wilford is a leading expert on the history of the CIA. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, Hugh Wilford taught at the University of Sheffield before moving to his current position as professor of United States History at California State University, Long Beach. A recipient of awards and fellowships on both sides of the Atlantic, he is the author of five books, including America's Great Game: The CIA's Secret Arabists and the Shaping of the Modern Middle East and The Mighty Wurlitzer: How the CIA Played America. He lives in Long Beach, California.

Summary

A celebrated British historian of US intelligence explores how the CIA was born in anti-imperialist idealism but swiftly became an instrument of a new covert empire both in America and overseas.

Foreword

A celebrated British historian of US intelligence explores how the CIA was born in anti-imperialist idealism but swiftly became an instrument of a new covert empire both in America and overseas.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Wilford
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.09.2024
• EAN: 9781399816847
• ISBN: 978-1-399-81684-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 238 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 600 g
• Illustrations: N/A
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Imperialism, Colonialism & imperialism, Political science & theory, United States of America, USA, Colonialism and imperialism, Espionage & secret services, History of the Americas, Political science and theory, Espionage and secret services, c 1945 to c 1990 (the Cold War period), HISTORY / Military / Intelligence & Espionage