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The Devil'S Chessboard: Allen Dulles, The Cia, And The Rise Of America'S Secret Government-used
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An Explosive, Headlinemaking Portrait Of Allen Dulles, The Man Who Transformed The Cia Into The Most Powerfuland Secretivecolossus In Washington, From The Founder Of Salon.Com And Author Of The New York Times Bestseller Brothers.Americas Greatest Untold Story: The United States Rise To World Dominance Under The Guile Of Allen Welsh Dulles, The Longestserving Director Of The Cia. Drawing On Revelatory New Materialsincluding Newly Discovered U.S. Government Documents, U.S. And European Intelligence Sources, The Personal Correspondence And Journals Of Allen Dulless Wife And Mistress, And Exclusive Interviews With The Children Of Prominent Cia Officialstalbot Reveals The Underside Of One Of Americas Most Powerful And Influential Figures.Dulless Decade As The Director Of The Ciawhich He Used To Further His Public And Private Agendaswere Dark Times In American Politics. Calling Himself The Secretary Of State Of Unfriendly Countries, Dulles Saw Himself As Above The Elected Law, Manipulating And Subverting American Presidents In The Pursuit Of His Personal Interests And Those Of The Wealthy Elite He Counted As His Friends And Clientscolluding With Nazicontrolled Cartels, German War Criminals, And Mafiosi In The Process. Targeting Foreign Leaders For Assassination And Overthrowing Nationalist Governments Not In Line With His Political Aims, Dulles Employed Those Same Tactics To Further His Goals At Home, Talbot Charges, Offering Shocking New Evidence In The Assassination Of President John F. Kennedy.An Expos Of American Power That Is As Disturbing As It Is Timely, The Devils Chessboard Is A Provocative And Gripping Story Of The Rise Of The National Security Stateand The Battle For Americas Soul.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Devil's Chessboard'? A: 'The Devil's Chessboard' focuses on Allen Dulles, the longest-serving director of the CIA, and explores his role in shaping America's secret government and its influence on global politics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 704 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Devil's Chessboard'? A: The author is David Talbot, who is also the founder of Salon.com.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Devil's Chessboard' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Devil's Chessboard' published? A: The book was published on October 13, 2015.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about Allen Dulles's controversial tactics during his tenure at the CIA, including manipulation of political leaders and involvement in foreign affairs.
- Q: Is there any exclusive content in 'The Devil's Chessboard'? A: Yes, the book includes newly discovered U.S. government documents, personal correspondence, and interviews with children of prominent CIA officials.
- Q: What genre does 'The Devil's Chessboard' fall under? A: 'The Devil's Chessboard' is categorized under American history and political biography.
- Q: Does the book discuss the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? A: Yes, the book offers new evidence and insights regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in the context of Dulles's activities.